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

What feature in a pigmented lesion raises concern for melanoma?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

C. Asymmetry and color variation

The key Skin cancer principle supports Asymmetry and color variation; this answer most directly accounts for the clinical finding, investigation, or initial management described.

Option by option

  • A. Temporary blanching

    Temporary blanching may apply in another setting but is not the best answer here.

  • B. Uniform stable appearance

    Uniform stable appearance is not supported by the important skin cancer clue.

  • C. Asymmetry and color variation (correct)

    Correct. Asymmetry and color variation is the best response to the defining feature given.

  • D. Fine scaling only

    Fine scaling only does not explain the condition or address the appropriate priority.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is C, Asymmetry and color variation. The key Skin cancer principle supports Asymmetry and color variation; this answer most directly accounts for the clinical finding, investigation, or initial management described.

Why is "Temporary blanching" not the answer?

Temporary blanching may apply in another setting but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Uniform stable appearance" not the answer?

Uniform stable appearance is not supported by the important skin cancer clue.

Why is "Fine scaling only" not the answer?

Fine scaling only does not explain the condition or address the appropriate priority.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Skin cancer in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Asymmetry and color variation is the best response to the defining feature given.

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.