Skin Pustules – Friday Pop Quiz 1/20/2023
A patient comes in with the rash pictured below consisting of pustules in an annular or polycyclic configuration. What type of paraproteinemia can this disorder be associated with and thus a workup should be initiated for?
A. IgG kappa
B. IgG lambda
C. IgA
D. IgM
E. IgD
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A patient comes in with the rash pictured below consisting of pustules in an annular or polycyclic configuration. What type of paraproteinemia can this disorder be associated with and thus a workup should be initiated for?
A. IgG kappa
B. IgG lambda
C. IgA
D. IgM
E. IgD
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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A 14-year-old female presents with the sudden onset of the skin findings pictured diffusely covering greater than 90% of her skin surface. The rash is accompanied by a high fever (40C) and elevated white blood cell count. What is the most likely cause of her condition?
A. ABCC6 mutation
B. Anti-FceR1 IgG antibodies
C. Anti-transglutaminase 3 antibodies
D. Deficiency of the IL-36 re … 
A 23-year-old female presents with itchy and irritated rash in the image. The rash began in her late teens. She has a family history of similar rash in her mother. Which histocompatibility antigen is most likely in this patient?
A. HLA-Cw2
B. HLA-Cw6
C. HLA-B51
D. HLA-B27
E. HLA-Bw35
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