NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When assessing melanoma, the ABCD rule is often used. The acronym stands for:
A
Asymmetry, Border Irregularity, Color, Diameter
B
Asymmetry, Brightness, Clues, Diameter
C
Asymmetry, Brilliance, Circumference, Diameter
D
none of the choices
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -ABCDE stands for asymmetry, border, color, diameter and evolving. These are the characteristics of skin damage that doctors look for when diagnosing and classifying melanomas. Asymmetry – Melanoma is often asymmetrical, which means the shape isn’t uniform.

Detailed explanation-2: -Consult your dermatologist immediately if any of your moles or pigmented spots exhibit: A is for Asymmetry. One half of the spot is unlike the other half. B is for Border. The spot has an irregular, scalloped, or poorly defined border.

Detailed explanation-3: -The “ABCDE” of melanoma stands for asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and evolving.

Detailed explanation-4: -Asymmetry. One half doesn’t match the appearance of the other half. Border irregularity. The edges are ragged, notched, or blurred. Colour. The colour (pigmentation) is not uniform. Diameter. Evolution.

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