PAEA Surgery End Of Rotation (EOR) Practice Exam

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How would you describe amelanotic melanoma?

  1. Darkly pigmented nodules

  2. Innocent-appearing pink to red papules

  3. Uniformly colored plaques

  4. Small, scaly patches

The correct answer is: Innocent-appearing pink to red papules

Amelanotic melanoma is a type of skin cancer that lacks the dark pigmentation typically associated with melanoma. This absence of melanin can lead to a variety of clinical presentations, often making the diagnosis more challenging. The correct answer describes innocent-appearing pink to red papules, which accurately reflects the common appearance of amelanotic melanoma. Often, these lesions may be misidentified as benign skin conditions due to their lack of color and subtle presentation. These lesions can range from appearing flat and smooth to slightly raised, and they may have an irregular border. The absence of pigment is a critical characteristic that distinguishes amelanotic melanoma from more typical melanomas that present as darkly pigmented nodules. Therefore, recognizing these potentially innocuous-appearing papules is essential in clinical practice, as it emphasizes the need for vigilance and further investigation when assessing unusual skin lesions.