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. 2015 Sep-Oct;6(5):356-7.
doi: 10.4103/2229-5178.164466.

An indurated plantar plaque with surface nodularity

Soren Craig-Muller  1 , Dirk M Elston  2
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An indurated plantar plaque with surface nodularity

Soren Craig-Muller et al. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2015 Sep-Oct.
No abstract available

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Erythematous somewhat pearly indurated plaque on the plantar aspect of the foot. Focal nodularity was noted
Figure 2
Figure 2
Fissured masses of pale pink material in the dermis (H and E, ×40)
Figure 3
Figure 3
The fissured dermal material staining brick red with a Congo red stain (×40)
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