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Integumentary System of Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
In the usual patient with infantile hemangiomas (IH) who has no serious complications or extensive growth resulting in tissue destruction and severe disfigurement, treatment consists of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Uncomplicated infantile hemangiomas often resolve spontaneously, so expectant observation is standard, making A correct.
Question 2 of 5
The hallmark of Waardenburg type 1 is the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The white forelock is the hallmark feature of Waardenburg syndrome type 1, present in most cases, making A correct.
Question 3 of 5
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is defined as affected body surface area
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is defined as involving <10% of body surface area, making B correct.
Question 4 of 5
Dermatitis herpetiformis eruption is characterized by the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dermatitis herpetiformis is symmetric, pruritic, and affects extensor surfaces like knees and elbows, but mucous membrane involvement is rare, making D the exception.
Question 5 of 5
Pityriasis alba occurs mainly in children and causes lesions that are
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pityriasis alba presents as hypopigmented, finely scaly patches in children, making D a correct feature (though only one option requested, D aligns with description).