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

Which feature in a pigmented lesion raises concern for melanoma?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Asymmetry and changing color

Asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation, evolution, and concerning diameter changes are warning features that should prompt melanoma assessment.

Option by option

  • A. Uniform stable shape

    A uniform stable lesion is less concerning than an evolving asymmetric one.

  • B. Transient blanching

    Transient blanching reflects vascular response, not melanoma criteria.

  • C. Asymmetry and changing color (correct)

    Correct: asymmetry and evolving color are melanoma warning signs.

  • D. Fine scale only

    Fine scale alone is nonspecific and not a principal melanoma warning sign.

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Questions about this Dermatology question

What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is C, Asymmetry and changing color. Asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation, evolution, and concerning diameter changes are warning features that should prompt melanoma assessment.

Why is "Uniform stable shape" not the answer?

A uniform stable lesion is less concerning than an evolving asymmetric one.

Why is "Transient blanching" not the answer?

Transient blanching reflects vascular response, not melanoma criteria.

Why is "Fine scale only" not the answer?

Fine scale alone is nonspecific and not a principal melanoma warning sign.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Skin cancer in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: asymmetry and evolving color are melanoma warning signs.

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.