Genetic Mutations – Pop Quiz 10/7/2022
165761657616576 This condition is associated with mutations in which of the following? A. Peptidyl arginine deiminase, type III (PADI3) B. Copper-transporting-P-type ATPase 7A (ATP7A) C. Keratin 81 (K81) D. ATP-dependent DNA helicase (ERCC2) E. Keratin 86 (K86) To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review. …
Skin Syndrome – Friday Pop Quiz 9/30/2022
165621656216562 Which of the following is a major criteria for the diagnosis of the below syndrome? A. Bilamellar calcification of the falx cerebri B. Macrocephaly C. Medulloblastoma D. Bilateral ovarian fibromas E. Frontal bossing To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …
Foot Lesions – Friday Pop Quiz 9/23/2022
165351653516535 Which of the following best describes the image of the bottom of this foot? A. Pitted keratolysis B. Tinea pedis C. Diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma D. Basal cell nevus syndrome E. Arsenical keratosis To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …
Mohs surgery – Friday Pop Quiz 9/16/2022
164361643616436 This patient calls the night before his Mohs surgery and is wondering whether he needs any antibiotics before his procedure tomorrow because he had knee replacements 3 months ago. Which of the following is the appropriate response? A. Advise him that he does not need any antibiotics B. Prescribe Cephalexin 2 gm PO x 1 an hour pre procedure C. Prescribe Clindamycin 600 mg PO x 1 an hou …