Basal cell carcinoma: 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 · Basal cell carcinoma

Sample item

Pearly papule with rolled edge and telangiectasia suggests what?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Basal cell carcinoma

This item reviews Basal cell carcinoma; Basal cell carcinoma is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Melanoma

    Melanoma does not match the stated presentation.

  • B. Keloid

    Keloid is not supported by the defining findings.

  • C. Wart

    Wart is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

  • D. Basal cell carcinoma (correct)

    Correct. Basal cell carcinoma directly fits the key features in the stem.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is D, Basal cell carcinoma. This item reviews Basal cell carcinoma; Basal cell carcinoma is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Why is "Melanoma" not the answer?

Melanoma does not match the stated presentation.

Why is "Keloid" not the answer?

Keloid is not supported by the defining findings.

Why is "Wart" not the answer?

Wart is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Basal cell carcinoma in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Basal cell carcinoma directly fits the key features in the stem.

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 Basal cell carcinoma?

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.