CP Theme 13

Question 1

One of the causative agents associated with impetigo?

Answer 1

Streptococcus Pyogenes

Question 2

Which skin condition shows micro abscesses on histology and IgA deposition on immunofluorescence in the dermal papillae?

Answer 2

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Question 3

What is the causative agent of Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome?

Answer 3

Staphylococcus Aureus

Question 4

Which skin condition commonly results in a ‘butterfly rash’ on the face?

Answer 4

Lupus Erythematosus

Question 5

What is the name for a destructive and expanding growth consisting of keratinizing squamous epithelium the middle ear?

Answer 5

Cholesteatoma

Question 6

What is the name of the mucocutaneous condition that results in itchy, purple, papillose forming plaques with Wickham’s striae?

Answer 6

Lichen Planus

Question 7

Which viral infection usually presents in a dermatomal distribution with weeping vesicular rash?

Answer 7

Herpes Zoster

Question 8

What is the treatment of choice for uncomplicated shingles?

Answer 8

Acyclovir

Question 9

Which skin condition usually presents with a silvery scaly lesion on the external surfaces?

Answer 9

Psoriasis

Question 10

In which tumour is Breslow’s thickness commonly used as a prognostic parameter?

Answer 10

Melanoma