Journal-based CME Course: Episodic Upper Eyelid Edema in an African American Patient

Activity ID

13357

Expires

May 23, 2027

Format Type

Journal-based

CME Credit

Fee

$30

CME Provider: JAMA Ophthalmology

Description of CME Course

An African American patient in their 60s with a history of monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance presents to the oculoplastic service for intermittent, bilateral upper eyelid swelling and pain for 2 years. Examination reveals hyperpigmented, spongy eyelid edema with redundant skin, and no lymphadenopathy is present. What would you do next?

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1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.

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General Information on CME Activity

Educational Objectives

Based on this clinical scenario and the accompanying image, understand how to arrive at a correct diagnosis.

Keywords

Clinical Challenge, External Eye Disease, Ophthalmology, Dermatology

Competencies

Medical Knowledge

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

DOI

10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.1517