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Pathology of a Lesion- Friday Pop Quiz 12/11
119101191011910lesion The pathology of this lesion demonstrates reticulate strands of the epidermis with clefting between the strands and the stroma. What is the diagnosis? A. Eccrine syringofibroadenoma B. Fibroepithelioma of Pinkus C. Squamous cell carcinoma D. Reticulate seborrheic keratosis E. Tumor of the follicular infundibulim To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click her …
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It’s Mnemonic Monday! NAME Syndrome
119381193811938Name SyndromeOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the cutaneous and systemic manifestations of NAME syndrome, a subtype of the Carney Complex, with the following mnemonic: NAME syndrome Nevi Atrial myxomas Myxoid tumors Ephelides Click HERE to print your mnemonic card.   Study More! Need a refresher on the Carney complex? Check out the following pages of your 2020 Derm In …
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Green Nail Syndrome – Friday Pop Quiz 12/4
117221172211722green nail syndrome A 60-year-old patient develops a green-black to green-blue discoloration of one of her toenails. You suspect she may have green nail syndrome. Which of the following is not a predisposing factor to the development of green nail syndrome? A. Excessive use of detergents B. Excessive use of soaps C. Nail trauma D. Melanocytic nevus E. Frequent and prolonged exposure to water To fi …
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It’s Mnemonic Monday! Endothrix
118421184211842ENDOTHRIXOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember dermatophytosis of the hair (Endothrix) where spores are found on the outside of the hair shaft and do NOT fluoresce with Wood's light with the following mnemonic: Endothrix: “TV’s in the House” T. tonsurans T. violaceum T. schoenleinii Click HERE to print your mnemonic card.   Study More! Need a refresher on Dermat …
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Cicatricial Alopecia – Friday Pop Quiz 11/27
117081170811708cicatricial alopecia The best diagnosis of this type of cicatricial alopecia shown in the image is: A. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus B. Lichen planopilaris C. Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia D. Pseudopelade of Brocq E. Alopecia mucinosa 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 SanovaWo …
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