Lesion morphology: 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 · Lesion morphology

Sample item

Which raised primary lesion contains visible purulent material and may occur in folliculitis or acne?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Pus-containing raised lesion

A pustule is an elevated lesion containing purulent material and may occur with acne, folliculitis, or pustular inflammatory dermatoses.

Option by option

  • A. Deep nodule without fluid

    A nodule is a deeper solid palpable lesion.

  • B. Flat hyperpigmented patch

    A flat hyperpigmented area is a macule or patch.

  • C. Skin-scale pattern

    Scale is keratin shedding, not a pus-filled primary lesion.

  • D. Pus-containing raised lesion (correct)

    Correct: pustules contain visible purulent material.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is D, Pus-containing raised lesion. A pustule is an elevated lesion containing purulent material and may occur with acne, folliculitis, or pustular inflammatory dermatoses.

Why is "Deep nodule without fluid" not the answer?

A nodule is a deeper solid palpable lesion.

Why is "Flat hyperpigmented patch" not the answer?

A flat hyperpigmented area is a macule or patch.

Why is "Skin-scale pattern" not the answer?

Scale is keratin shedding, not a pus-filled primary lesion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Lesion morphology in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: pustules contain visible purulent material.

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 Lesion morphology?

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.