Skin And Soft Tissues

Question 1

One of the causative agent associated with impetigo

Answer 1

Streptococcus pyogenes

Question 2

Which skin condition shows microabscesses on histology and IG a deposition on immunofluorescence in the demal 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, results in a butterfly rash on the face?

Answer 4

Lupus erythematosus

Question 5

What is the name of a destructive and expanding growth consisting of keratinising squamous epithelium of the Middle ear

Answer 5

Cholesteatoma

Question 6

What is the name of the musculocutaneous condition that results in itchy, purple, papules forming plaques with Wickhams striae?

Answer 6

Lichen planus

Question 7

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

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 Breslows thickness commonly used as a prognostic parameter?

Answer 10

Melanoma