Erupting
Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue
Step 1: View Clinicals
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Step 2: Order Relevant Investigations
1. Skin biopsy
2. Upper GI Endoscopy
1. Skin biopsy
2. Upper GI Endoscopy
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