29th May 2025

A 55-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents with multiple waxy, yellow, granulomatous plaques on the shins.

A 55-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents with multiple waxy, yellow, granulomatous plaques on the shins. Some of these plaques have developed into ulcers. The patient has a history of poor glycaemic control. Which of the following dermatological pathologies is most likely responsible for the described lesions?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.