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Cutaneous CMV ulceration of right elbow.
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A 47-year-old male presented with a two-week history of back pain, generalized muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and pain in his right elbow (Figure 1).
Histocytology stain showing CMV inclusion bodies from elbow biopsy.
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Further histopathologic studies confirmed the diagnosis (Figure 2).
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy showing (a) duodenal ulcerations with adherent clots and (b) blackened middle and lower esophagus.
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopic (EGD) examination showed duodenal ulcerations with adherent clots and a blackened middle and lower esophagus thought to be secondary to ischemia (Figure 3).
Histocytology stain indicating CMV inclusion bodies from esophageal biopsy.
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Biopsies revealed viral inclusions throughout these lesions consistent with CMV (Figure 4).