Vesiculobullous Diseases is part of the Vesiculobullous Disorders section of Dermatology. Practise 42 exam-style MCQs for NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation.
Vesiculobullous Diseases MCQs contrast acantholysis in pemphigus with subepidermal blistering, Tzanck findings and dapsone-responsive disease, delivering high-yield NEET PG revision for FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS.
Sample Vesiculobullous Diseases MCQs with answers
Sample MCQ #1
SAPHO Syndrome components are all except:
AAcne
BHyperostosis
COsteitis
DAcantholysis
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✓ Correct Answer: D. Acantholysis
Acronym for the combination of Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis, and Osteitis Chronic disorder that involves the skin, bone, and joints Some researchers feel that the SAPHO syndrome is related to the group of arthritis conditions which typically affect the spine, called Spondyloarthropathies Treatment typically involves medications which reduce inflammation Reference: Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology, 9th Edition, Chapter 90, Page 54
Sample MCQ #2
Loss of Intercellular cohesion between keratinocytes is called as ?
AAcanthosis
BAcantholysis
CKeratinolysis
DSpongiosis
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✓ Correct Answer: B. Acantholysis
Ans. B. Acantholysis Separation of epidermal keratinocytes due to loss of intercellular bridge is referred to as acantholysis. Acantholysis is seen in the epidermis (especially in basal layer).
Sample MCQ #3
Tzanck smear in bullous pemphigoid shows:
AAcantholytic cells
BNeutrophils
CEosinophils
DMast cells
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✓ Correct Answer: C. Eosinophils
Cytologic examination of Tzanck smear in bullous pemphigoid and pemphigoid gestationis shows numerous eosinophils without Tzanck cells (acantholytic cells). Reference: Rooks textbook of Dermatology, 9 th Edition, Chapter 50, Page 18
Pemphigus vulgaris is a which type of hypersensitivity reaction?
AType 2
BType 1
CType 3
DType 4
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✓ Correct Answer: A. Type 2
The pathogenesis of pemphigus revolves around the formation of antibodies anti dsg1 and anti dsg3, and antibodies binding to the antigen dsg1 and dsg3 at their site. This mechanism is explained in type 2 hypersensitivity reaction. Reference: Rooks textbook of Dermatology, 9 th Edition, Chapter 50, page 3
Sample MCQ #7
Which of the following is the correct pair?
APemphigus erythematosus, suprabasal
BPemphigus foliaceous, suprabasal
CPemphigus vegetans, sub corneal
DPemphigus vulgaris, suprabasal
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✓ Correct Answer: D. Pemphigus vulgaris, suprabasal
Separation of epidermis - intra epidermal split Pemphigus vulgaris - intraepidermal split, suprabasal level, row of tombstones appearance Pemphigus vegetans (Subtype of PV) - suprabasal Pemphigus foliaceous - sub corneal Pemphigus erythematosus (Subtype of PF) - sub corneal Reference: Rooks textbook of Dermatology, 9 th Edition, Chapter 50 page 3
Sample MCQ #8
Following is true about pemphigus erythematosus except:
AIt is the rarest type of pemphigus
BIt is considered as a variant of Pemphigus foliaceous
CIt is also called as Senear Usher Syndrome
DIt has features of Lupus erythematosus and pemphigus
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✓ Correct Answer: A. It is the rarest type of pemphigus
Senear-Usher syndrome is a disorder which results from combination of lupus erythematosus (photosensitivity) and pemphigus foliaceus. Rarest variant of pemphigus: P. vegetans Reference: Rooks textbook of Dermatology, 9 th Edition, Chapter 50, page 6
What you can practise in Vesiculobullous Diseases
42 Vesiculobullous Diseases MCQs on Vesiculobullous Disorders — each with detailed explanations
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Vesiculobullous Diseases MCQs contrast acantholysis in pemphigus with subepidermal blistering, Tzanck findings and dapsone-responsive disease, delivering high-yield NEET PG revision for FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS.
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MedLadder includes 42 curated MCQs for Vesiculobullous Diseases under Dermatology (Vesiculobullous Disorders), covering NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS preparation.
