The Mysterious Case of the Infant with Red Cheeks
Lesions are warm to the touch; exam is unremarkable. Does mom have the answer? Do you?
Indurated annular lesions appeared on this 9-month-old boy's cheeks overnight. He was previously well. Have a virtual seat in the Acute Care Clinic where Dr Jon Schneider and his resident puzzle over the potential causes of these nontender patches. What do you suspect? Â
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