Skin Mole – Friday Pop Quiz 1/27/2022
The dermoscopic findings depicted in this image are most consistent with what diagnosis?
A. Epidermal nevus
B. Spitz nevus
C. Melanoma
D. Lentigo
E. Ephelide
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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The dermoscopic findings depicted in this image are most consistent with what diagnosis?
A. Epidermal nevus
B. Spitz nevus
C. Melanoma
D. Lentigo
E. Ephelide
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review. A product of SanovaWorks.
…
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