Pathology MCQs for various entrance exams

Welcome to your Basal cell carcinoma- MCQs

1. Which of the following statements is true regarding basal cell carcinoma?

A. Incidence is greater in dark skinned people

B. Risk of BCC decreases with age

C. UV radiation is the most important risk factor

D. No relationship with cumulative sun damage unlike squamous cell carcinoma.

2. Superficial basal cell carcinoma is defined as?

A. Tumor confined to the reticular dermis

B. Tumor confined to the papillary dermis < 1mm thick

C. Tumor confined to the epidermis < 1 mm thick

D. None of the above

3. True regarding micronodular BCC is?

A. High risk BCC

B. Low risk BCC

C. No perineural involvement is seen

D. Micronodules are confined and can be diagnosed using punch biopsies

PATHOLOGY MCQs