Tumor Mutations – Friday Pop Quiz 5/14
130621306213062Tumor Mutations This tumor commonly results from mutations in p53. Which of the following is correct? A. It is the most common type of skin cancer in Caucasians B. Oral variants most commonly present on the dorsal tongue C. It is typically less aggressive in patients with CLL D. plant patients have a 10-fold increased risk of developing this tumor E. Tumors arising within scars/chronic ulcers h …
Tumor Mutations
Monkey Esophagus – Friday Pop Quiz 5/7
129681296812968monkey esophagus A biopsy for DIF is negative. IIF is positive for IgG antibodies directed against monkey esophagus. Which of the following is true regarding the diagnosis? A. The primary target antigen is desmoglein 1 B. A positive DIF would show intercellular and linear IgG & C3 along the BMZ C. It is associated with bronchiolitis obliterans D. Autoantibody titers correlate with disease activ …
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Alopecia – Friday Pop Quiz 4/23
128661286612866alopecia A 38-year-old African American female presents with grouped follicular papules, acneiform lesions, indurated plaques and tumors which are most pronounced in the head and neck area (see image). The skin lesions are associated with alopecia and mucinorrhea. She has infiltrated plaques in both eyebrows and complains of severe pruritus. She has experienced frequent secondary bacterial infections w …
alopecia
Submental Injections – Friday Pop Quiz 4/16
128291282912829Submental Injections The following patient recently underwent submental injections of deoxycholic acid (Kybella). One day later, she noticed an inability of her right lip depressors to pull her lip downward and laterally, particularly when smiling. What is the next best step? A. Watchful waiting B. Inject the opposite side to achieve symmetry C. Obtain an MRI D. Inject intralesional corticosteroids …
Submental Injections