Cutaneous manifestations of gastrointestinal diseases
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Skin Biopsy for Diagnosing Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Published on: June 10, 2025
Erin E Boh1, Raed Mahmoud Faleh al-Smadi
1Department of Dermatology, Box TB 36, Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. eboh@tulane.edu
Abstract:
Prompt recognition of cutaneous diseases or manifestations associated with the gastrointestinal tract may be lifesaving at times, and may lead to early preventive intervention to decrease risk of malignancy.
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