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This quiz will test your diagnostic skills in diagnosing lesions on the ear.
Accurate diagnosis of lesions on the ear requires a careful history, thorough skin examination in a good light, and sometimes a biopsy. Inflammatory and neoplastic conditions may appear similar, often presenting as scaly or ulcerated plaques or nodules.
For each of the ten cases, study the image(s) and then answer the questions. You can click on the image to view a larger version if required.
Each case should take approximately 2 minutes to complete. There is a list of suggested further reading material at the end of the quiz.
When you finish the quiz, you can download a certificate.
Make a diagnosis
Benign melanocytic naevus
Outline the clinical features
A benign mole is a stable lesion. It may be flat or elevated or both. The structure should be symmetrical and there should be only one or two colours within the lesion
What are the treatment options?
No treatment is necessary for typical moles. Excise if clinically suspicious of melanoma.
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