It’s Pop Quiz Friday 8/24! Let’s see if you get it right!
Which of the following is true about this neoplasm?
A) A sentinel lymph node biopsy is standard of care for tumors thicker than 1 mm
B) Locally advanced or metastatic variants may respond to sonic hedgehog inhibitors
C) Grows very rapidly over several weeks/months before stabilizing
D) Associated with a polyomavirus infection
E) Occurs at sites of chronic burns or fistulae
To fin …
Which of the following is true about this neoplasm?
A) A sentinel lymph node biopsy is standard of care for tumors thicker than 1 mm
B) Locally advanced or metastatic variants may respond to sonic hedgehog inhibitors
C) Grows very rapidly over several weeks/months before stabilizing
D) Associated with a polyomavirus infection
E) Occurs at sites of chronic burns or fistulae
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A 40-year-old male presents with a chronic pruritic eruption. Which of the following is true?
A) Apple green birefringenceon PAS stain
B) Improves after treating underlying infection
C) Stains PAS positive and diastase resistant
D) Demonstrates amyloid deposition predominantly around blood vessels
E) Associated with a lymphoproliferative disorder
To find out the correct answer and read t …