Asymptomatic cluster of violaceous papules
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A 56-year-old male patient was seen in the dermatology clinic for a 25-year history of an asymptomatic cluster of violaceous papules in a coalescing pattern on the right lateral thigh (Figure 1). No other significant findings were found on physical exam and all laboratory results were within normal demographic ranges. The patient reported to have hypothyroidism that was diagnosed one year ago and trigeminal neuralgia for which he was taking carbamazepine and calcium for five years’ duration. An incisional biopsy from one of the lesions involving lesion and peri-lesional skin was performed. Discussion
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