The dermatologist assessed the lesions as actinic, applied liquid nitrogen to the lesions, and took biopsies. The biopsy returns as an early form of easily treatable skin cancer. Although the dermatologist treated the patient with cryotherapy, the patient’s lesions returned…
This case involves a 57-year-old male patient in Missouri who underwent a surgical procedure for treatment of his advanced-stage cancer. The procedure involved a bone graft and ultimately resulted in mobility complications for the patient. The patient lost total function in…
This case involves a 46-year-old female patient who was seeing a dermatologist for various skin lesions and actinic keratosis management. The patient was advised to use Carac cream as a form of treatment. No biopsies were performed at the time. The…
This case involves a 66-year-old woman with a history of multiple surgeries for oral cancer over 5 years and 15 treatments of radiation therapy. She was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue and floor of the mouth. She…
This case involves a 56-year-old male patient who presented to his dermatologist with a mole on his chin. The dermatologist diagnosed him with an infected hair follicle, prescribed topical treatment, and recommended follow up in 2 weeks. During the follow…
This case involves asbestos-related workers compensation litigation. Over 20 construction workers working under the same contractor in Iowa alleged that they developed mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos-contaminated materials during long-term projects. A pulmonary pathology expert was sought to review these claims, the…
This case involves a 52-year-old woman who was treated annually by a dermatologist for lesions. Her dermatologist assessed the lesions on her neck as actinic, and she was treated with liquid nitrogen. Several months later, the lesion on the patient’s neck…
This case takes place in New Jersey and involves a Mohs procedure. After the procedure, the patient developed what the dermatologist thought was a cyst. The dermatologist lysed the cyst, but did not send the biopsy to pathology. He was…
This case takes place in Wisconsin and involves a male patient who was diagnosed with stage IV B squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity. He has a social history which includes smoking and occasional alcohol use. He initially presented to…
