Curettage and Electrodessication Practice Questions

Question 1

Sun damage causes malignant transformation of the skin by:

Accepted Answer

Induction of pyrimidine dimers

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Direct DNA damage

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Free radical formation

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Mutation of p53 due to UV exposure

Question 2

Dilatation & curettage (D&C) is contraindicated in-

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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Endometriosis

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Abnormal uterine bleeding

Question 3

For the treatment of basal cell carcinoma, what is the popular surgery that is carried out?

Accepted Answer

Mohs surgery

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Superficial laser surgery

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Curettage and electrodesiccation

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Wide local excision

Question 4

Which of the following is the MOST characteristic feature of skin tags (acrochordons)?

Accepted Answer

They are typically pedunculated.

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They commonly occur on the neck and axilla.

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They have malignant potential.

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They are associated with seborrhoeic keratosis.

Question 5

In which of the following conditions is the Koebner phenomenon most commonly observed?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis

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Lichen planus

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All of the options

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Viral warts

Question 6

Unna boot is used for the treatment of which condition?

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Varicose ulcers

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Diabetic foot ulcer

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Ankle instability

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Calcaneum fracture

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true regarding patch testing?

Accepted Answer

False negative results can occur in patients with angry back syndrome

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Used to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis

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Readings are typically taken after 48 hours

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The T.R.U.E. test is a type of patch test

Question 8

A 45-year-old farmer presents with a 3-year history of itchy, erythematous papular lesions on the face, neck, 'V' area of the chest, and the dorsum of the hands and forearms. The lesions are more severe in the summer and improve significantly in the winter. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Patch test

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Skin biopsy

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Intradermal prick test

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Estimation of IgE levels in blood

Question 9

A 19-year-old man develops a rash in the groin area. On examination, it is a large well-demarcated area of tan-brown discoloration around his left inguinal area. There is some scaling of the lesion when brushed with a tongue depressor. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test?

Accepted Answer

Potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation of scrapings

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Punch biopsy of skin

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Tzanck smear

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Blood culture for fungi

Question 10

Which of the following statements is not true regarding keloids?

Accepted Answer

They typically involve flexor surfaces of the limbs.

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The 10-30 year age group is more commonly involved.

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The scar tissue outgrows the original wound area.

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Females are more commonly affected than males.

Curettage and Electrodessication — MCQs

Curettage and Electrodessication — MCQs

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