The role of reflectance confocal microscopy in a case of Bowen’s disease difficult to diagnose
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There have been limited reports describing reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) features of Bowen's disease (BD). Herein, we describe the RCM features of a pigmented BD with atypical dermoscopic features, mimicking a melanoma. This case highlights the importance of RCM in a challenging BD.
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