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 is the common appearance of basal cell carcinoma?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Pearly papule with telangiectasia

Basal cell carcinoma often presents as a pearly papule with surface telangiectasia and may ulcerate locally on chronically sun-exposed skin.

Option by option

  • A. Pearly papule with telangiectasia (correct)

    Correct: pearly telangiectatic papule is typical basal cell carcinoma.

  • B. Annular scale

    Annular scale suggests tinea corporis.

  • C. Dermatomal blister

    Dermatomal blister suggests herpes zoster.

  • D. Diffuse wheal

    Wheals are urticarial lesions.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is A, Pearly papule with telangiectasia. Basal cell carcinoma often presents as a pearly papule with surface telangiectasia and may ulcerate locally on chronically sun-exposed skin.

Why is "Annular scale" not the answer?

Annular scale suggests tinea corporis.

Why is "Dermatomal blister" not the answer?

Dermatomal blister suggests herpes zoster.

Why is "Diffuse wheal" not the answer?

Wheals are urticarial lesions.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Skin cancer in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: pearly telangiectatic papule is typical basal cell carcinoma.

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.