High-Yield Skin Cancer MCQs for PLAB 2 / UKMLA
- Ann Augustin
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1. A 68-year-old man presents with a slow-growing lesion on the nose. It is pearly with visible blood vessels. Most likely diagnosis?
A. Malignant melanoma
B. Squamous cell carcinoma
C. Basal cell carcinoma
D. Actinic keratosis
2. A chronic ulcer on the lower lip that is indurated and bleeds easily.
A. BCC
B. SCC
C. Melanoma
D. Psoriasis
3. Which skin cancer has the highest metastatic potential?
A. BCC
B. SCC
C. Melanoma
D. Actinic keratosis
4. Which is a precursor to SCC?
A. Melanocytic nevus
B. Actinic keratosis
C. Lipoma
D. Hemangioma
5. “Rodent ulcer” refers to:
A. Melanoma
B. SCC
C. BCC
D. Fungal infection
6. A dome-shaped lesion with central keratin plug growing rapidly.
A. SCC
B. BCC
C. Keratoacanthoma
D. Melanoma
7. Which suggests SCC over BCC?
A. Pearly edge
B. Slow growth
C. Pain + lymphadenopathy
D. Telangiectasia
8. Which is most common?
A. Melanoma
B. SCC
C. BCC
D. Merkel cell carcinoma
9. Which is most specific for melanoma?
A. Smooth border
B. Uniform colour
C. Evolution
D. Crusting
10. Which UV pattern is most associated with melanoma?
A. Chronic daily exposure
B. Occupational exposure
C. Intermittent intense exposure
D. Indoor lighting
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