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CC/HPI: Pt is a 34-year-old male who presents as a new pt for a complete skin exam with concerns regarding a "mole" on the right lower back. He is unsure how long it has been present, but notes it looks different than it used to. It is asymptomatic and has not been treated previously.

Health history: Skin history: >3 blistering sunburns or tanning bed use, abnormal moles. Medical history: Asthma, eye or vision problems. NKDA. Social history: Domestic partner, hobbies include climbing & astronomy, Grew up in Eugene, OR, never a smoker and never drinks alcohol.

Skin problem list: No relevant skin disease history.

ROS: No additional skin complaints, no constitutional symptoms.

General exam: Patient appears well developed, well nourished, in no apparent distress and appears stated age. Examination found to be normal (except as noted below in skin exam): Scalp and body hair, Head (including the face), Neck, Chest (incl. breasts/axillae), Abdomen, Buttocks, Back, Right upper extremity, Left upper extremity, Right lower extremity, Left lower extremity, Digits/Nails, Eyes/Eyelids and ENT (lips).
Skin Exam: trunk; extremities – uniformly pigmented, symmetrically shaped or phenotypically consistent macules/papules; right dorsal hand – uniformly pigmented, symmetrically shaped macule/papule; lower back – including right lower back – scattered skin-colored-brown ‘stuck on’ verrucous papules/plaques; right lateral mid back – asymmetrically pigmented lesion with irregular border.

Assessment & Plan: Problem 1. Nevi, benign (trunk; extremities) Pt reassured. Problem 2. Nevus, benign (right dorsal hand) Pt reassured. Problem 3. Seborrheic Keratoses (lower back – including right lower back) Pt reassured. Problem 4. Neoplasm of Uncertain Behavior – r/o MM (right lateral mid back) – Diff dx: nevus vs MM. Procedure: Biopsy, tangential.

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