Medical Mnemonics

A 55 year old woman who has recently come back from her holiday in Spain and noticed this lesion on her back. What is it? A) Melanoma B) Squamous Cell Carcinoma C) Basal Cell Carcinoma D) Papilloma Photo: The Skin Cancer Foundation Answer : B Squamous Cell Carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma is the 2nd common cancer of the skin It normally occurs caused by chronic sun exposure and immunosupression. This patient has probably been on holidays without adequate sun exposure

Medical MCQ A 21 Year Old Male attends the Emergency Department after hitting a wall with his Right hand. He has pain and swelling. What is the cause of his pain? A) 1st Metacarpal fracture B) Distal Radius Fracture C) 5th Metacarpal Fracture D) 3rd Metatarsal fracture E) Scaphoid Fracture Answer : C) 5th Metacarpal Fracture - This is the most common metacarpal fracture. It is a minimally displaced transverse fracture of the metacarpal neck. It usually occurs after a sudden force such as a punch.