Skin ulcerations have a broad differential. Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of some difficult diagnoses.
One 18-year-old male worked for a landscaping business, another in a pet shop. Both presented with an ulcerated lesion on a finger and after examination and evaluation showed no improvement with antibiotics.
Skin ulcerations have a broad differential and often pose a tough diagnosis and treatment challenge. Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of these difficult diagnoses.
Note: If you would like more information on any of the questions, a link to the original article, “Non-Healing Finger Ulcers in 2 Teen Boys,” is provided on the last page of the quiz.
Question 1:
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The correct answer is B. Venous skin ulcers
Question 2:
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The correct answer is A. Lymphocutaneous
Question 3:
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The correct answer is D. Most patients become systemically ill.
Question 4.
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The correct answer is D. Culture
Question 5.
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The correct answer is C. Itraconazole
Question 6.
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The correct answer is A. Mycobacterium marinum
Question 7.
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The correct answer is B. False
Question 8.
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The correct answer is D. A, B, and C
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