Friday Pop Quiz 12/20/2024
This 48 year old woman tells you these lesions began as "acne bumps" on her legs. A biopsy reveals ulceration and a mixed inflammatory infiltrate, including neutrophils. A tissue culture for infectious organisms is negative. What is the most likely underlying systemic condition in this patient?
A. Celiac disease
B. Ovarian cancer
C. Chronic pancreatitis
D. IgA monoclonal gammopathy …
This 48 year old woman tells you these lesions began as "acne bumps" on her legs. A biopsy reveals ulceration and a mixed inflammatory infiltrate, including neutrophils. A tissue culture for infectious organisms is negative. What is the most likely underlying systemic condition in this patient?
A. Celiac disease
B. Ovarian cancer
C. Chronic pancreatitis
D. IgA monoclonal gammopathy … 
A 33-year-old female presents with the shown painful lesions that appeared abruptly one week ago. She recently had gotten over an upper respiratory infection the previous week. She is currently febrile to 38.3C with malaise and headaches. You perform a biopsy to confirm your clinical suspicions. Which of the following medications should result in quick clearance of her skin lesions:
A. Doxy … 
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment for the condition pictured?
A. Prednisone
B. Mycophenolate mofetil
C. Infliximab
D. Cyclosporine
E. Doxycycline
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Patients with the above condition should be evaluated for what immunodeficiency?
A. C5-9
B. IgM
C. C3
D. B2-integrin
E. Immunoglobulin
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A 28-year-old female patient presents with the recent onset of lesions on her right forearm, as shown. She notes that her mother has a history of similar lesions and has a history of pernicious anemia. On examination, she has no lesions elsewhere on her body. Which of the following patient factors is most associated with disease progression in the patient’s condition?
A. Age
B. Family … 