Friday Pop Quiz 8/14/2026
A 70-year-old female presents for treatment of a large tumor shown on her face. It has been increasing in size for over 10 years. Which of the following medication is FDA approved for locally advanced basal cell carcinoma that is not amenable to surgical therapy?
A. Ipilimumab
B. Sonidegib
C. Erolitinib
D. Interferon alpha
E. 5-fluorouracil
To find out the correct answer and re …
A 70-year-old female presents for treatment of a large tumor shown on her face. It has been increasing in size for over 10 years. Which of the following medication is FDA approved for locally advanced basal cell carcinoma that is not amenable to surgical therapy?
A. Ipilimumab
B. Sonidegib
C. Erolitinib
D. Interferon alpha
E. 5-fluorouracil
To find out the correct answer and re … 
Which histologic subtype of the lesion shown is most aggressive?
A. Solid
B. Nodular
C. Superficial
D. Morpheaform
E. All are equal
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On dermoscopy, which of the following findings most strongly supports the correct diagnosis?
A. Starburst pattern
B. Blue-whitish veil
C. Maple leaf structures
D. Regression structures
E. Irregular streaks
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