Dermatology Pastest

Question 1

What is the triad of features associated with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia?

Answer 1

Progressive Anaemia, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia

Question 2

What is Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)?

Answer 2

An immune complex small cell vasculitis.

Question 3

What is the tetrad of features associated with HSP?

Answer 3

Purpuric Rash, Abdominal Pain, Arthralgia, Glomerulonephritis

Question 4

What are the features of Lipoma?

Answer 4

These are benign fatty lumps, found on the neck, shoulders, abdominal organs.
They can be compressible and smooth.
They will have overlying skin which is mobile.

Question 5

7-Point Checklist for Melanoma

Answer 5

Major Features:
1. Change in Size 
2. Irregular Shape or Border
3. Irregular Colour 
Minor Features:
1. Largest Diameter of 7mm or More 
2. Oozing or Crusting of the Lesion 
3. Inflammation
4. Change in Sensation

Question 6

Causative Organism of Impetigo?

Answer 6

Staph Aureus

Question 7

Psoriasis treatment pathway

Answer 7

1. Topical Therapy
2. Phototherapy
3. Systemic Agents (Methotrexate, Ciclosporin)
4. Anti-TNF alpha

Question 8

What disease is dermatitis Herpetiformis Associated with?

Answer 8

Coeliac Disease

Question 9

What type of lesions occurs in dermatitis herpetiformis?

Answer 9

Pruritic, Papulovesicular lesion on the extensor surfaces

Question 10

Describe Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Answer 10

This is the most serious skin hypersensitivity reaction, which affects 30-100% of the body.
Nikolsky’s sign is usually present and it is drug-induced.