All Quizzes

A 42-year-old homemaker noticed a discoloration on her palm. There were no symptoms, but she was greatly perturbed by her inability to wash this “dirt” off her skin . . .

A 71-year-old man was admitted to the MICU for weaning from mechanical ventilation. The history revealed a global decline over the previous 3 to 4 weeks predominated by cognitive impairment, mood swings, somnolence, and limb weakness. No respiratory symptoms were noted.

What's your diagnosis? For hints and clues, click above.

A 26-year-old white male aviator presents to his primary care physician for his annual military physical examination. The patient is healthy, takes no medications, and has no history of serious medical disorders. Genital examination reveals multifocal, confluent, slightly variegated, hyperpigmented macules with irregular borders located in a circumferential distribution on the penile shaft and glans.

A 45-year-old man presents with a 4- to 5-year history of an intermittent, asymptomatic, red, circular rash on his trunk. Trials of antifungal creams have not been successful. The patient is otherwise healthy and takes no medications.

A papular lesion developed rapidly during the previous 11 days on the left forearm of an 89-year-old man. Another patient noticed a similar growth that developed over a 3-week period on his finger.

Candida infection causes pruritus, burning, and erythema in the vulvovaginal area.

A 72-year-old woman came to the emergency department with a tender, swollen left leg.

This pruritic eruption appeared on the arms, thighs, and buttocks of a 28-year-old woman after the uneventful delivery of her second child.

Case 1: During the past few weeks, a 14-year-old boy has noticed blood on the proximal nail folds of the second and third fingers of his dominant hand. He denies any pain or pruritus. The patient is otherwise healthy and takes no prescription medications.Which of these questions do you ask the patient?A. What sports do you play?B. What are your extracurricular activities?C. Do you bite your nails?D. Do you take any over-the-counter medications or alternative remedies?E. All of the above. (Answer on next page.)

A Photo Quiz to Hone Dermatologic Skills

In cases of PEA, a rapid, narrow-QRS-complex rhythm is associated with an improved chance of survival.