basal cell carcinoma

Cemiplimab Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
CemiplimabCemiplimab is a monoclonal antibody therapy that has emerged as a promising treatment option for certain types of advanced skin cancer. Specifically designed to target the programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) pathway, cemiplimab works by blocking the interaction between PD-1 and its ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, thereby unleashing the body's immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells. We con …
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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 …
Medulloblastoma – Friday Pop Quiz 7/21/2023
  A 6-year-old child with a history of medulloblastoma presents for evaluation of lesions on his hands, as shown. He was previously seen for a basal cell carcinoma of the left distal forearm, which was excised. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation in this patient? A. Abdominal ultrasound B. Bone density scan C. Genetic counseling D. Hepato …