FCPS Part 2 Plastic Surgery

FCPS Part 2 Plastic SurgeryCutaneous malignancy and sarcoma MCQs

Practice 42 Cutaneous malignancy and sarcoma past-paper MCQs for FCPS Part 2 Plastic Surgery, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.

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Cutaneous malignancy and sarcoma is a core part of the FCPS Part 2 Plastic Surgery syllabus. HighYield's Cutaneous malignancy and sarcoma question bank collects 42MCQs modelled on real past papers, so you practise the exact style and difficulty you'll face on exam day. Every question comes with a worked explanation and a subject reference, so you learn why an answer is right — not just which option to pick.

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Sample Cutaneous malignancy and sarcoma Questions

Q1

In relation to axillary lymphadenectomy:

  • A.The axillary vein lies lateral to the axillary artery.
  • B.The average number of lymph nodes in each axilla is between 70 and 80.
  • C.Tributaries of the axillary vein should all be divided.
  • D.The thoracodorsal artery must be sacrificed to allow clearance of level 3 nodes.
  • E.Division of pectoralis minor is commonly undertaken for improved access.
Q2

Which of these immunohistochemistry markers is incorrectly matched with its skin pathology?

  • A.Cytokeratin and SCC.
  • B.S100 and melanoma.
  • C.CD34 and dermatofibroma sarcoma protuberans.
  • D.HMB45 and BCC.
  • E.CD31 and angiosarcoma.
Q3

When biopsying melanoma:

  • A.Incision biopsy is absolutely contraindicated.
  • B.Punch biopsy is an absolute contraindication.
  • C.Incisional biopsy worsens the prognosis.
  • D.A suspicious subungual lesion should be biopsied with a punch or incisional technique.
  • E.None of the above.

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