A Reddish Nodule on the Scalp: A Quiz

Authors

  • Yuelin Li Graduate School, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121001, China
  • Xiao Tan Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, 222002, Lianyungang, China; Department of Dermatology, Lianyungang Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang, China
  • Hong Ren Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, 222002, Lianyungang, China; Department of Dermatology, Lianyungang Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang, China
  • Guangquan Ji Department of Technology, Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, 222002, Lianyungang, China
  • Renqiong Chen Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Lianyungang Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, 222002, Lianyungang, China; Department of Dermatology, Lianyungang Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang, China https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0625-316X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v106.adv-2026-0426

Keywords:

adenoid cystic carcinoma, Cutaneous metastasis, radiotherapy

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2026-04-28

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Li, Y., Tan, X., Ren, H., Ji, G., & Chen, R. (2026). A Reddish Nodule on the Scalp: A Quiz. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 106, adv–2026. https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v106.adv-2026-0426

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