Unmasking a Hidden Cause of Persistent Facial Ulceration: The Relevancy of a Neurologic Examination

A 49-year-old woman presented to the Emergency Department of a tertiary medical center for evaluation of chronic facial ulceration. Her past medical history was significant for type II diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, venous thromboembolism, and stroke. The patient noted progressive ulceration around the left nasal ala with extension to the left eyebrow and eyelid for 2 years. She had been evaluated for this problem numerous times at outside medical facilities.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Diagnostic dilemma Source Type: research