Journal Review Series: October-December 2018
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Derm In-Review Advisory Council Member, Dr. Ramya Kollipara, searched the journals so that you don’t have to! She reports on important take-aways from different dermatology journals for the months of October, November, and December of 2018.
It is key to keep in mind that “important” is subjective and what is contained in this review is one person’s view of what should be remembered from …
Derm In-Review Advisory Council Member, Dr. Ramya Kollipara, searched the journals so that you don’t have to! She reports on important take-aways from different dermatology journals for the months of October, November, and December of 2018.
It is key to keep in mind that “important” is subjective and what is contained in this review is one person’s view of what should be remembered from … Continue reading "Journal Review Series: October-December 2018"
The best diagnosis of this type of cicatricial alopecia shown in this image is:
A. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
B. Lichen planopilaris
C. Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
D. Pseudopelade of Brocq
E. Alopecia mucinosa
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Biopsy of this lesion reveals a poorly-defined dermal mass of small blue monomorphic round cells with scant cytoplasm and nuclear molding. Which histologic stain is most helpful in distinguishing this lesion from small cell lung carcinoma?
A. CK20
B. TTF-1
C. Chromogranin
D. Synaptophysin
E. Somatostatin
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Match the photo to the plant identified:
A. Poison ivy
B. Gingko
C. Poison oak
D. Mango leaves
E. Poison sumac
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A 10-year-old male presents with recurrent crops of hypopigmented macules and crusted papules on the trunk and extremities. What is the hypothesized pathogenesis of this disorder?
A. CD4+ cell infiltrate
B. HHV-6/HHV-7
C. Malassezia
D. Deficiency in vitamin A
E. Preceding streptococcal pharyngitis
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