General Pathology USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 24-year-old woman of African ancestry presents with a progressively enlarging, raised scar at an ear-piercing site that developed over 6 months. Vital signs are stable (BP 118/76, HR 82, RR 16, Temp 37°C). Physical examination reveals the lesion extending beyond original wound borders with claw-like projections. Histopathology shows excessive collagen deposition without atypia. She denies pruritus or pain. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer choices
- APyogenic granuloma
- BKeloidCorrect answer
- CHypertrophic scar
- DDesmoid tumor
- EGranulation tissue
- FDermatofibroma
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