Question 1
A 35-year-old presents with well-demarcated erythematous plaques with silvery scale on the elbows, knees, and scalp. Which finding on histopathology is most characteristic?
Correct Answer:
Parakeratosis, neutrophil microabscesses (Munro), and acanthosis with elongated rete ridges
Question 2
Which of the following is the first-line topical therapy for moderate atopic dermatitis on the face of an adult?
Correct Answer:
Topical calcineurin inhibitor (tacrolimus or pimecrolimus)
Question 3
A patient has flat-topped, polygonal, violaceous papules on the wrists with white reticulated lines on the surface. Buccal mucosa shows similar reticulated white pattern. What is the diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Lichen planus
Question 4
An 80-year-old develops tense bullae on an erythematous base on the trunk and flexural areas. DIF shows linear IgG and C3 along the basement membrane. Which antigen is most commonly targeted?
Correct Answer:
BP180 (collagen XVII) and BP230
Question 5
A patient has flaccid bullae and erosions on the oral mucosa and trunk. Nikolsky sign is positive. DIF shows intercellular IgG (chicken-wire pattern) in the epidermis. What is the diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Pemphigus vulgaris
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