Dermatology Conditions Investigation

Question 1

Acne - Investigations (0/2)

Answer 1

consider 1) skin swab MS+C 2) hormonal tests (female)

Question 2

Eczema - Investigations (0/3)

Answer 2

consider 1) allergy testing 2) serum IgE (high, 80%) 3) skin biopsy

Question 3

Psoriasis - Investigations (0/1)

Answer 3

consider 1) skin biopsy

Question 4

Basal Cell Carcinoma - Investigations (1/0)

Answer 4

initial 1) skin biopsy*

Question 5

Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Investigations (2/2)

Answer 5

initial 1) skin biopsy 2) lymph node examination (metastasis) consider 1) body CT (metastasis) 2) sentinel lymph node biopsy (metastasis)

Question 6

Melanoma - Investigations (2/2)

Answer 6

initial 1) dermatoscopy (prior to biopsy) 2) skin biopsy consider 1) body CT (metastasis) 2) sentinel lymph node biopsy (metastasis)