The caruncle (from Latin caro=flesh) is a soft, pink, ovoid body, about 5 mm high and 3 mm broad, situated in the lacus lacrimalis medial to the plica semilunaris. 1 It is more prominent on lateral ...

Stucco keratosis is a benign skin growth that typically appears as small, white or gray, scaly lesions on the tops of the feet and legs. The cause is unknown, though it becomes more common after age ...

A new type of MRI scan may distinguish active from chronic MS lesions without the need for injected contrast dye.

Leukoplakia and erythroplakia, or the combined erythroleukoplakia, are types of lesions that appear in the mouth or throat. They may be white or red, and they can be flat or raised. Most don't cause ...

Over 58 million Americans have actinic keratosis, a skin condition caused by damage from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. With this condition, you develop scaly, discolored spots called actinic ...

The appearance of ovarian lesions on ultrasound is an effective predictor of cancer risk that can help women avoid unnecessary surgery, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.

Osteochondritis dissecans lesions, also known as osteochondral lesions, refer to part of a bone and cartilage that break off from the surrounding bone. It is most likely to affect the knee, ankle, or ...

The vocal cords comprise two thin flexible bands of muscle tissue that are stretched across the inside of the voice box. Lesions on these vocal cords are a common cause of voice disorders. Benign ...

A 55-year-old man presents to the clinic with multiple tense bullae diffusely involving his trunk and extremities that overlie urticarial plaques. The patient states that for the past 4 weeks, his ...

Now that the year is coming to an end, some people are looking in the mirror to reflect on what could be a possible new year’s resolution for 2024. Most people want to start off the new year by ...

Intralesional nivolumab appeared effective for treating precancerous oral lesions in a phase 1, open-label, dose-escalation trial.