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Initial presentation of wound at the medical oncology clinic.
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However, immune complex deposition was not examined in these samples and an autoimmunity screen was not performed (Figures 1 and 2).
Progress of wound during hospital admission.
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However, immune complex deposition was not examined in these samples and an autoimmunity screen was not performed (Figures 1 and 2).
Low power (4x) view of partially denuded skin with ulceration and tissue necrosis.
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Tissue biopsy of the lesion revealed areas of ulceration with tissue necrosis and acute inflammation but did not detect an infective or malignant process (Figures 3 and 4).
High power (40x) view of necrotic dermis with numerous acute inflammatory cells.
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Tissue biopsy of the lesion revealed areas of ulceration with tissue necrosis and acute inflammation but did not detect an infective or malignant process (Figures 3 and 4).
Complete resolution of wound 2 months after discharge from wound clinic.
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The patient was then scheduled for follow-up at the medical oncology clinic every 3 months to monitor disease progression of the pancreatic cancer (Figure 5).