Hypopigmented Lesion on Arm of 27-Year-Old Patient

Poll

A 27-year-old immigrant from Africa presents with a hypopigmented arm lesion, and a biopsy is obtained. What is your diagnosis?

A 27-year-old immigrant from Africa presents with a hypopigmented arm lesion, and a biopsy with special stains is obtained. This image represents an acid-fast histochemical stain.

Based on the image shown, what is your diagnosis?

A. Schistosomiasis
B. Leprosy
C. Basal cell carcinoma
D. Nocardiosis
E. Melanoma

Newsletter

Stay up to date on recent advances in the multidisciplinary approach to cancer.