Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Jennifer Standen

Candidate number:

Theme: Skin Pathology

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	Acne vulgaris	I	Pemphigus Vulgaris
B	Atopic dermatitis	J	Pityriasis rosea
C	Benign melanocytic naevi	K	Port wine stain
D	Eczema	O	Psoriasis
E	Ehlers-danlos syndrome	L	Systemic lupus erythematosus
F	Erythema multiforme	M	Vitiligo
G	Lichen planus	N	Von-recklinghausen’s disease
H	Rosacea	P

 

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1. A remitting and relapsing skin condition associated with arthropathy which is often improved by UVB exposure.

 

 

2. A condition which may involve a malar rash often provoked by sunlight.

 

 

 

3. A condition resulting in open and closed comedones. The forehead, nose and chin are most commonly affected.

 

 

4. A condition with striking depigmentation and associated with autoimmune diseases.

 

 

5. A condition with shallow erosions resulting from auto-antibodies against desmocollins and desmogleins

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. O

2. L

3. A

4. M

5. I