I HUMAN CASE WEEK #2 (CLASS 6531) A 72-YEAR OLD MALE REASON FOR ENCOUNTER: UNUSUAL MOLE

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I HUMAN CASE WEEK #2 (CLASS 6531) A 72-YEAROLD MALE REASON FOR ENCOUNTER: UNUSUAL MOLE Case Study: Thomas Warren - Unusual Mole Patient Information:

Name: Thomas Warren Age: 72 years old Presenting Complaint: Unusual mole Week 2 I-Human Simulation: Detailed Analysis Patient History Medical History: Gather information on past medical conditions, surgeries, and any history of skin issues. Family History: Check for any family history of skin cancer or other cancers. Social History: Assess lifestyle factors such as sun exposure, use of tanning beds, and occupational hazards. Medications: List current medications and any known allergies. Clinical Examination

Physical Examination: Inspect the mole's size, shape, color, and any changes over time. Look for asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation, diameter larger than 6mm, and evolving size, shape, or color (ABCDEs of melanoma).

Palpation: Feel the mole for texture changes, firmness, or tenderness.


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