Basal Cell Carcinoma – Friday Pop Quiz 12/22/2023
A 91-year-old man with a history of basal cell carcinoma presents for evaluation of the shown lesions on his scalp. His daughter, a nurse who is present with him for his appointment, notes that he had purulent bumps in the same area a few days earlier. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for the patient’s condition?
A. Oral cefdinir
B. Patch testing
C. Skin biop …
A 91-year-old man with a history of basal cell carcinoma presents for evaluation of the shown lesions on his scalp. His daughter, a nurse who is present with him for his appointment, notes that he had purulent bumps in the same area a few days earlier. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for the patient’s condition?
A. Oral cefdinir
B. Patch testing
C. Skin biop … Continue reading "Basal Cell Carcinoma – Friday Pop Quiz 12/22/2023"
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Which of the following conditions is most associated with the findings in this 9-year-old boy?
A. Alopecia areata
B. Atopic dermatitis
C. Neurofibromatosis I
D. Parkinson disease
E. Tuberous sclerosis
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