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A member asked:
Had punch biopsy done on rash in '09. results: "early lesion of connective tissue disorder." what f/up is suggested?
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Rheumatologist: Talk to a rheumatologist to confirm your diagnosis. Blood tests might be needed. A minimum of a yearly follow up is needed provided no other symptoms are present.
Answered 6/21/2018
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Follow up: Follow up with the doctor, have the wound evaluated and get the biopsy results.
Answered 2/22/2016
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5 years ago?: Skin biopsy is not always specific in diagnosing a disease. Are you still suffering from the same condition, has the condition progressed, do you have other constitutional problems ? If not, i won't be concerned over it since no treatment will likely be given in the absence of illness. However if your arthritis if anything but osteoarthritis, then see a rheumatologist for f/u.
Answered 2/22/2016
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