Skin cancer: practice question

A Dermatology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dermatology · Skin cancer

Sample item

Pearly telangiectatic papule suggests what?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Basal cell carcinoma

This item reviews Skin cancer; Basal cell carcinoma is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Melanoma

    Melanoma is plausible but not the best answer.

  • B. Wart

    Wart is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. Basal cell carcinoma (correct)

    Correct. Basal cell carcinoma fits the defining pattern.

  • D. SCC

    SCC does not fit the stated presentation.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is C, Basal cell carcinoma. This item reviews Skin cancer; Basal cell carcinoma is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic finding described.

Why is "Melanoma" not the answer?

Melanoma is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Wart" not the answer?

Wart is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "SCC" not the answer?

SCC does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Skin cancer in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Basal cell carcinoma fits the defining pattern.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Skin cancer?

Learn each condition by its primary lesion, site and signature sign. Then use the flashcards and the other Dermatology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.