1b// Managing skin disorders in systemic disease

Question 1

Which of the following investigations is indicated?

Urinalysis
Vitamin C
Lipid panel
HbA1c

Answer 1

Urinalysis

Question 2

Which of the following investigations is indicated?

Genetic testing
Syphilis
ECG
Skin biopsy

Answer 2

ECG

Question 3

Which of the following conditions are not associated with the condition illustrated?

Diabetes mellitus
Digital ischaemia
Malignancy
Interstitial lung disease

Answer 3

Diabetes Mellitus

Question 4

Which of the following statements about this condition is incorrect?

• Complications include blindness
• Pain is a characteristic feature and diagnostic clue
• Lymphadenopathy is a characteristic feature
• Extension may occur into the gastrointestinal tract

Answer 4

Lymphadenopathy is a characteristic feature

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding itch in the absence of a rash?

• Itch in the absence of a rash indicates malingering or a psychogenic aetiology
• Chronic rubbing and scratching may cause the appearance of nodules
• Drugs are an unlikely culprit in the absence of a rash
• Iron deficiency, not iron overload cause itch

Answer 5

Question 6

Which of the following is correct regarding Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms?

• The brain is not among organs targeted
• The complications of erythroderma account for most fatalities
• Characteristic features on biopsy allow diagnostic confirmation
• Fulminant liver failure may occur

Answer 6

Fulminant liver failure may occur

Question 7

Which of the following is a manifestation of sarcoidosis?
Lupus vulgaris
Lupus profundus
Lupus pernio
Lupus tumidus

Answer 7

Question 8

Answer 8

Question 9

Answer 9