Acute Inflammation – Friday Pop Quiz 11/17/2023
Increased expression of which of the following is most associated with the patient’s condition? A. Interferon-gamma B. Interleukin-2 C. Interleukin-13 D. Transforming growth factor-beta E. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner    …
Skin Papule – Friday Pop Quiz 11/10/2023
A 32-year-old female presents with a firm, minimally elevated papule that measures 5 mm in diameter and is hyper pigmented. On palpation, the lesion seems attached to subcutaneous tissue. On dermoscopy, a central white scar-like patch surrounded by a delicate pigment network is observed. Which of the following has not been found to be associated with multiple dermatofibromas? A. HIV infecti …
Atopic Dermatitis – Friday Pop Quiz 11/3/2023
Infection by which of the following organisms is most likely to be present in the patient’s condition? A. Cutibacterium acnes B. Herpes simplex virus C. Poxvirus D. Staphylococcus aureus E. Streptococcus agalactiae F. Streptococcus pyogenes To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner    …
Peripheral Arthritis – Friday Pop Quiz 10/27
A 28-year-old previously healthy man presents with thick crusting and hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, urethritis, and one month of peripheral arthritis. Which of the following is true regarding his condition? A. Females and males are equally affected B. About 20% of patients will have a long-term disease that results in enthesitis and destructive arthritis. C. TNF-alpha inhibit …