Pruritic Lesions – Friday Pop Quiz 4/11/2024
A 39-year-old woman presents for pruritic lesions of the bilateral lower extremities, as shown, without involvement elsewhere on the body. She denies joint pain, depressive symptoms, and difficulty with ambulation. She has previously tried treating the lesions with over-the-counter moisturizing cream without improvement. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the managemen …
A 39-year-old woman presents for pruritic lesions of the bilateral lower extremities, as shown, without involvement elsewhere on the body. She denies joint pain, depressive symptoms, and difficulty with ambulation. She has previously tried treating the lesions with over-the-counter moisturizing cream without improvement. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the managemen … Continue reading "Pruritic Lesions – Friday Pop Quiz 4/11/2024"
The neoplasm shown is made of cells that are most likely to contain which of the following substances?
A. Histamine
B. Antibodies
C. Major basic protein
D. Melanin
E. Myeloperoxidases
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An increased level of which of the following proteins is most implicated in the pathogenesis of pruritus in the patient’s condition?
A. Defensin
B. Histamine
C. Interleukin-2
D. Interleukin-31
E. Transforming growth factor-beta
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Which of the following is least likely to be a manifestation of the skin findings shown?
A. Behcet disease
B. Psoriasis
C. Pemphigus foliaceus
D. Drug reaction
E. Sezary syndrome
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What is the most likely cause of the findings shown in the image?
A. Borrellia recurrentis
B. Bartonella quintana
C. Bartonella bacilliformis
D. Borrellia burgdoferi
E. Bartonella henselae
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