Leg ulcers: 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 · Leg ulcers

Sample item

What feature supports a venous leg ulcer?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Medial gaiter location

Venous ulcers commonly occur around the medial gaiter area with edema, hemosiderin pigmentation, and venous eczema due to chronic venous hypertension.

Option by option

  • A. Dry toe necrosis

    Dry toe necrosis suggests arterial ischemia.

  • B. Absent pulses

    Absent pulses suggest arterial rather than venous disease.

  • C. Pale cold foot

    Pale cold foot supports poor arterial perfusion.

  • D. Medial gaiter location (correct)

    Correct: medial gaiter area is typical of venous ulceration.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is D, Medial gaiter location. Venous ulcers commonly occur around the medial gaiter area with edema, hemosiderin pigmentation, and venous eczema due to chronic venous hypertension.

Why is "Dry toe necrosis" not the answer?

Dry toe necrosis suggests arterial ischemia.

Why is "Absent pulses" not the answer?

Absent pulses suggest arterial rather than venous disease.

Why is "Pale cold foot" not the answer?

Pale cold foot supports poor arterial perfusion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Leg ulcers in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: medial gaiter area is typical of venous ulceration.

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 Leg ulcers?

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.