Patient Presents with Complaint of a "Swollen Node" Under His

question 13

Multiple Choice

Patient presents with complaint of a "swollen node" under his arm.The area is tender and the node has progressed in size over the past few days.Which of the following should be included in your differential diagnosis?

• A) Hidradenitis suppurativa
• B) Epidermoid cyst
• C) Furuncle
• D) Both A and C

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