Quiz: Subungual Melanoma & Melanoma in Persons of Colour

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* 1. What is the most common location for subungual melanoma?

Palm of the hand

Sole of the foot

Nail bed

Scalp

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* 2. Subungual melanoma is more commonly observed in individuals of Caucasian descent.

True

False

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* 3. Subungual melanoma is often mistaken for benign conditions like fungal infections or trauma.

True

False

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* 4. Which nail characteristic may indicate subungual melanoma?

Yellow discolouration

Transverse ridges

Hutchinson's sign (pigmentation extending onto the cuticle)

Beau's lines

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* 5. Melanoma in persons of colour is typically diagnosed at a more advanced stage compared to Caucasians.

True

False

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* 6. People of colour are 1.5x more likely to die from melanoma

True

False

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* 7. What is the most prevalent type of melanoma in people with skin of colour?

Nodular Melanoma

Acral Lentiginous Melanoma

Lentigo Maligna Melanoma

Superficial Spreading Melanoma

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* 8. In persons of colour, which anatomical sites are more frequently affected by melanoma?

Soles of feet and palms of hands

Scalp

Back of legs

Shoulders

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* 9. Acral Lentiginous Melanoma is not related to sun exposure:

True

False

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* 10. What factor may contribute to delayed diagnosis of melanoma in persons of colour?

Lack of access to healthcare

Higher rates of sun protection

Lower melanin levels

Genetic predisposition to melanoma