Merkel Cell Carcinoma — Flashcards

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Melanoma may be distinguished from extramammary paget disease of the vulva by the following immunohistological features: 1. PAS _____ 2. Keratin - 3. S100 +

Regarding the incidence of the three main types of skin cancer in the United States, _____ > Squamous >> Melanoma

_____ is a variant of Mycosis Fungoides (CTCL) characterized by boggy plaques with follicular prominence and histological evidence of mucinous degeneration of the hair follicles.

Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin arises from _____ cells

_____ adenocarcinoma rarely may present with the Leser-Trelat sign, which is sudden onset of multiple seborrheic keratoses

The absence of regression is a _____ prognostic factor in melanomas

A Silverstein Van Nuys Prognostic Index (VNPI) score of 4, 5, or 6 is managed with _____

_____ is seen in malignant conditions such as SCC and premalignant conditions such as Bowen's disease and Solar keratosis

_____ is a clinical-histological pattern (often associated with Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma) characterized by boggy cutaneous plaques with follicular prominence and accumulation of mucin within the hair follicles.

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Which skin cancer presents as an ulcerative red lesion with frequent scale? _____

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Flashcard 1: Melanoma may be distinguished from extramammary paget disease of the vulva by the following immunohistological features: 1. PAS _____ 2. Keratin - 3. S100 +

Answer: -

Flashcard 2: Regarding the incidence of the three main types of skin cancer in the United States, _____ > Squamous >> Melanoma

Answer: Basal

Flashcard 3: _____ is a variant of Mycosis Fungoides (CTCL) characterized by boggy plaques with follicular prominence and histological evidence of mucinous degeneration of the hair follicles.

Answer: Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides

Extra: This variant of Mycosis Fungoides (CTCL) is histologically characterized by **follicular mucinosis** (accumulation of mucin within the hair follicle epithelium). Clinical features include: - Boggy plaques or tumors - Follicular prominence (alopecia mucinosa) - Pruritus - Often involves the head and neck region.

Flashcard 4: Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin arises from _____ cells

Answer: Merkel

Flashcard 5: _____ adenocarcinoma rarely may present with the Leser-Trelat sign, which is sudden onset of multiple seborrheic keratoses

Answer: Gastric

Flashcard 6: The absence of regression is a _____ prognostic factor in melanomas

Answer: favorable

Flashcard 7: A Silverstein Van Nuys Prognostic Index (VNPI) score of 4, 5, or 6 is managed with _____

Answer: Excision alone

Extra: The Silverstein Van Nuys Prognostic Index (VNPI) for DCIS determines treatment based on total score (4–12). **Management by Score:** * **4, 5, 6:** Excision alone (Low risk) * **7, 8, 9:** Excision + Radiotherapy (Intermediate risk) * **10, 11, 12:** Mastectomy (High risk) **Parameters (each scored 1 to 3):** 1. **Size:** <15mm, 16–40mm, >40mm 2. **Margin:** ≥10mm, 1–9mm, <1mm 3. **Pathology:** Non-high grade w/o necrosis, Non-high grade w/ necrosis, High grade 4. **Age:** >60y, 40–60y, <40y *Note: Some modified protocols allow excision alone for a score of 7 if the margin is ≥ 10 mm.*

Flashcard 8: _____ is seen in malignant conditions such as SCC and premalignant conditions such as Bowen's disease and Solar keratosis

Answer: Dyskeratosis

Flashcard 9: _____ is a clinical-histological pattern (often associated with Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma) characterized by boggy cutaneous plaques with follicular prominence and accumulation of mucin within the hair follicles.

Answer: Follicular mucinosis

Flashcard 10: Which skin cancer presents as an ulcerative red lesion with frequent scale? _____

Answer: Squamous cell carcinoma

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Merkel Cell Carcinoma Flashcards for NEET-PG

Study 10 flashcards on Merkel Cell Carcinoma for NEET-PG Dermatology. These active recall cards cover the key concepts, clinical associations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Skin Tumors. Each card is designed to test your understanding rather than just recognition, building stronger and more durable memories for exam day.

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Are Merkel Cell Carcinoma flashcards free?

Yes, all flashcards on this page are completely free. You can study all 10 cards at no cost. For spaced repetition scheduling, download the Oncourse app.

How many flashcards does this chapter have?

There are 10 flashcards for Merkel Cell Carcinoma, covering the key concepts, clinical correlations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Skin Tumors.

How should I use these flashcards for NEET-PG?

Read through each prompt and try to answer before revealing the back of the card. This active recall approach builds stronger memories than passive reading. Combine flashcards with the study notes and MCQ practice for the best results.

Are there more flashcards for Skin Tumors?

Yes. This page covers one chapter of Skin Tumors. Visit the topic page to see all chapters and their flashcards under Dermatology.

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