5th August 2020

A 65-year-old man has been admitted to hospital after suffering from an alcohol withdrawal seizure

A 65-year-old man has been admitted to hospital after suffering from an alcohol withdrawal seizure. During the ward round on the following day, he says he feels much better but would like you to take a look at some itchy patches on his legs. He pulls up his trouser leg and shows you this: 

Image: By James Heilman, MD – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40647837

Based on his history and the appearance of the lesion, what is the most likely diagnosis?

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