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  1. A dark-skinned patient has an asymmetric pigmented lesion with border irregularity, color variegation, and a 8 mm diameter that recently changed. Which malignancy is most concerning?

    Answer: Melanoma

    The ABCDE features (asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolution) strongly suggest melanoma.

  2. Which histologic parameter is the most important prognostic factor in cutaneous melanoma?

    Answer: Breslow thickness

    Breslow depth (tumor thickness in mm) is the strongest predictor of melanoma prognosis and staging.

  3. A pearly papule with rolled borders and central telangiectasias on the nose is most likely:

    Answer: Basal cell carcinoma

    A pearly, telangiectatic papule with rolled borders is the classic presentation of basal cell carcinoma.

  4. Which targeted therapy is used for melanoma harboring a BRAF V600E mutation?

    Answer: Vemurafenib

    Vemurafenib is a BRAF inhibitor indicated for BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic melanoma.

  5. Actinic keratoses are considered precursors to which malignancy?

    Answer: Squamous cell carcinoma

    Actinic keratoses are premalignant lesions that may progress to squamous cell carcinoma.

  6. Which immune checkpoint inhibitor targeting PD-1 is used in advanced melanoma?

    Answer: Nivolumab

    Nivolumab is an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody used to treat advanced melanoma.

  7. A rapidly growing, dome-shaped nodule with a central keratin plug that may regress spontaneously is:

    Answer: Keratoacanthoma

    Keratoacanthoma is a rapidly growing crateriform nodule considered a well-differentiated SCC variant.