Hi I'm a dermatology resident preparing for my university theory examination If I want any notes or doubts please provide me from standard dermatology textbooks

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#TextbookVolumes/Blocks
1Fitzpatrick's Dermatology (Vol 1 & 2)34 blocks - the gold standard reference
2Dermatology 2-Volume Set, 5e (Bolognia/Jorizzo)33 blocks - comprehensive coverage
3Andrews' Diseases of the Skin - Clinical Dermatology11 blocks - practical clinical focus
4Andrews' Diseases of the Skin Clinical Atlas, 2e2 blocks - rich clinical images
These are among the most authoritative dermatology textbooks used worldwide, so you're in great hands for exam prep.

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This the old asked question papers can you make a list of questions from paper 4 topic wise with repeated questions first in each topic and make it into downloadble pdf

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python3 << 'EOF' import pdfplumber pdf_path = "/home/daytona/workspace/attachments/8e7089fa-cee2-4f40-b943-5b3f202ace43/PYQ's.pdf" with pdfplumber.open(pdf_path) as pdf: print(f"Total pages: {len(pdf.pages)}") for i, page in enumerate(pdf.pages): text = page.extract_text() print(f"\n{'='*60}") print(f"PAGE {i+1}") print('='*60) if text: print(text) else: print("[No text extracted]") EOF

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python3 -c " import pdfplumber pdf_path = \"/home/daytona/workspace/attachments/8e7089fa-cee2-4f40-b943-5b3f202ace43/PYQ's.pdf\" with pdfplumber.open(pdf_path) as pdf: print(f'Total pages: {len(pdf.pages)}') for i, page in enumerate(pdf.pages): text = page.extract_text() print(f'\n===PAGE {i+1}===') if text: print(text) else: print('[No text]') "

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cp "/home/daytona/workspace/attachments/8e7089fa-cee2-4f40-b943-5b3f202ace43/PYQ's.pdf" /home/daytona/workspace/attachments/PYQs.pdf && echo "Copied successfully"

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DIR="/home/daytona/workspace/attachments/8e7089fa-cee2-4f40-b943-5b3f202ace43" && cp "$DIR/"*.pdf /home/daytona/workspace/attachments/PYQs.pdf && echo "Done"

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python3 -c " import pdfplumber with pdfplumber.open('/home/daytona/workspace/attachments/PYQs.pdf') as pdf: print(f'Total pages: {len(pdf.pages)}') for i, page in enumerate(pdf.pages): text = page.extract_text() print(f'\n===PAGE {i+1}===') if text: print(text) else: print('[No text extracted - may be scanned]') " 2>&1 | head -300

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python3 -c " import pdfplumber with pdfplumber.open('/home/daytona/workspace/attachments/PYQs.pdf') as pdf: print(f'Total pages: {len(pdf.pages)}') for i, page in enumerate(pdf.pages): text = page.extract_text() if text and ('Paper-IV' in text or 'Paper IV' in text or 'PAPER-IV' in text or 'PAPER IV' in text or 'Paper-4' in text): print(f'\n=== PAPER 4 FOUND on PAGE {i+1} ===') print(text[:500]) " 2>&1

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python3 -c " import pdfplumber paper4_pages = [] with pdfplumber.open('/home/daytona/workspace/attachments/PYQs.pdf') as pdf: for i in range(23, 32): # pages 24-32 (0-indexed) text = pdf.pages[i].extract_text() if text: paper4_pages.append((i+1, text)) print(f'=== PAGE {i+1} ===') print(text) print() " 2>&1

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mkdir -p /home/daytona/workspace/derma-pyq && python3 << 'PYEOF' from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4 from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle from reportlab.lib.units import cm from reportlab.lib import colors from reportlab.platypus import SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle, HRFlowable, PageBreak from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_LEFT, TA_CENTER from collections import defaultdict import re # ─── All Paper IV questions collected from pages 24-32 ───────────────────── # Format: (question_text, year_exam) raw_data = [ # June 2024 ("Describe the various dermal fillers used in cosmetology", "June 2024"), ("Describe the eye changes in various dermatological disorders", "June 2024"), ("Describe etiology, clinical features and management of Acquired perforating dermatoses", "June 2024"), ("Discuss cutaneous features of obesity", "June 2024"), ("Classify cutaneous markers of internal malignancy and discuss in detail Leser-Trelat sign", "June 2024"), ("Discuss the role of ANA and ANCA tests in dermatology", "June 2024"), ("Nicolau syndrome", "June 2024"), ("Entry inhibitors in HIV treatment", "June 2024"), ("Discuss differential diagnosis of fever and skin rash", "June 2024"), ("What are the types of calcification? Discuss dystrophic calcification and its management", "June 2024"), # Nov 2023 ("Discuss the role of Intradermal testing in dermatology", "Nov 2023"), ("Describe the cutaneous manifestations of Collagen vascular disorders", "Nov 2023"), ("Discuss the differential diagnosis of oral erosions and ulcers", "Nov 2023"), ("What are Neutrophilic dermatoses. Discuss in detail about Sweet's syndrome", "Nov 2023"), ("Classify amyloidosis. Write in detail about primary systemic amyloidosis", "Nov 2023"), ("Classify Hyperlipidemia. Describe the various cutaneous manifestations of hyperlipidemia", "Nov 2023"), ("Which are the various Nutritional deficiency disorders? Write in detail about Scurvy", "Nov 2023"), ("Discuss the aetiopathogenesis, clinical features and management of Hepatic pruritus", "Nov 2023"), ("Describe the role of Mycophenolate mofetil in dermatology", "Nov 2023"), ("Discuss the skin conditions caused by cold exposure", "Nov 2023"), # June 2023 ("Describe in detail about cutaneous hyperandrogenism", "June 2023"), ("Discuss the skin manifestations of thyroid disorders", "June 2023"), ("Describe the clinical features, differential diagnosis and management of Trichotillomania", "June 2023"), ("Discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, histopathology of cholesterol emboli", "June 2023"), ("Discuss the differential diagnosis of peri orbital erythema and oedema", "June 2023"), ("Discuss the causes of diffuse hair loss in a 30 year old female", "June 2023"), ("Describe the pathogenesis, clinical features, histopathology of extramammary Paget's disease", "June 2023"), ("Classify primary immunodeficiency disorders. Write about chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis", "June 2023"), ("Discuss about skin manifestations of gastro intestinal disorders", "June 2023"), ("Classify lymphedema. Write about the management of lymphedema", "June 2023"), # IA Dec 2022 ("Lipoid proteinosis", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Podagra", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Kawasaki's disease", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Immunofluorescence", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Cutaneous markers of internal malignancy", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Lupus nephritis", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT)", "IA Dec 2022"), ("ANCA", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Scleromyxedema", "IA Dec 2022"), # Dec 2022 ("Discuss the point of care tests in sexually transmitted infections, its advantages and challenges", "Dec 2022"), ("Write an account of methods available to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections", "Dec 2022"), ("Write an account of the pathogenesis and management of toxic epidermal necrolysis", "Dec 2022"), ("Mention the immunological investigations in various types of lupus erythematosus. Discuss ANA negative systemic lupus erythematosus", "Dec 2022"), ("Metabolic syndrome in dermatology", "Dec 2022"), ("Discuss in detail about various laser and light therapies for vitiligo", "Dec 2022"), ("Write in detail about the aetiopathology, clinical features and management of pustular psoriasis with a brief note on various biological agents used", "Dec 2022"), ("Discuss in detail about HIV replication cycle and mechanism of action of antiretroviral drugs on the replication cycle", "Dec 2022"), ("Discuss syndromic treatment of sexually transmitted diseases", "Dec 2022"), ("Write a note on the cutaneous manifestations and management of dermatomyositis with a brief note on myositis specific antibodies and its relevance", "Dec 2022"), # May 2022 ("Discuss various causes of Raynaud's phenomenon", "May 2022"), ("Discuss the cutaneous signs of renal failure and dialysis", "May 2022"), ("Discuss in detail the role of antimalarials in dermatology", "May 2022"), ("Discuss the use of skin grafting in dermatology", "May 2022"), ("What is Anticonvulsants hypersensitivity syndrome", "May 2022"), ("Discuss the relationship between the STDs and HIV", "May 2022"), ("Discuss pulse therapy in dermatology", "May 2022"), ("Describe the surgical management of vitiligo", "May 2022"), ("Role of vaccines in preventing sexually transmitted infections", "May 2022"), ("Discuss the role of prenatal diagnosis in dermatology. Add a note on genetic counselling", "May 2022"), # IA Dec 2021 ("Classification and diagnosis of xanthomatosis", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Approach to a patient with diffuse cutaneous pigmentation", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Telogen effluvium", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of renal disorders", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Dermatomyositis", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Diet and dermatology", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Management of ageing face", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Principles and indications of Mohs micrographic surgery in dermatology", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Sarcoidosis", "IA Dec 2021"), # Nov 2021 ("Nutritional dermatosis", "Nov 2021"), ("Erythema Nodosum as a sign of systemic disease", "Nov 2021"), ("ANA profile in connective tissue diseases", "Nov 2021"), ("Skin signs of hepatic failure", "Nov 2021"), ("Lipoid proteinosis", "Nov 2021"), ("Lasers in dermatology", "Nov 2021"), ("Classify biologicals and its use in atopic dermatitis, Covid-19", "Nov 2021"), ("Congenital erythropoietic porphyria", "Nov 2021"), ("Blue Berry Muffin Baby", "Nov 2021"), ("Metabolic syndrome and psoriasis", "Nov 2021"), # July 2021 ("What is MRSA. How will you treat MRSA skin infection", "July 2021"), ("Write a note on biosimilars and their uses", "July 2021"), ("Platelet rich plasma therapy and its uses", "July 2021"), ("Immunofluorescence patterns in connective tissue disease", "July 2021"), ("EMLA cream", "July 2021"), ("Photo dynamic therapy", "July 2021"), ("Imiquimod and its uses", "July 2021"), ("Diet in acne management", "July 2021"), ("Management of Hirsutism", "July 2021"), ("Link thyroid disease with skin diseases", "July 2021"), # IA Dec 2020 ("Cutaneous manifestations of Zinc deficiency", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Diet in Atopic dermatitis", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Micronutrients in Telogen Effluvium", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Diabetic Dermopathy", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Weapons of Biological warfare", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Bedside investigations in Dermatology practice", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Classifications of Topical Corticosteroids", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Anti metabolites in Dermatology", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Treatment of Recurrent herpes progenitalis", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Psychosomatic skin diseases", "IA Dec 2020"), # Nov 2020 ("Classification of porphyrias and describe about Erythropoietic Porphyria", "Nov 2020"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of chronic kidney disease", "Nov 2020"), ("Zinc deficiency in Dermatology", "Nov 2020"), ("Non cicatrical Alopecia", "Nov 2020"), ("Latest treatment options in facial acne", "Nov 2020"), ("Neonatal Varicella Syndrome", "Nov 2020"), ("Congenital cutaneous candidiasis", "Nov 2020"), ("Netherton Syndrome", "Nov 2020"), ("Opportunistic infections in HIV according to stage of the disease", "Nov 2020"), ("Systemic Lupus Erythematosus", "Nov 2020"), # Aug 2020 ("Skin manifestations in Renal disease", "Aug 2020"), ("Opportunistic infections in HIV in correlation with CD4 count", "Aug 2020"), ("Porphyria cutanea tarda", "Aug 2020"), ("Nutritional dermatosis", "Aug 2020"), ("Deep fungal infections", "Aug 2020"), ("Eye involvement in Dermatology", "Aug 2020"), ("Nail changes in various diseases", "Aug 2020"), ("Neonatal chicken pox", "Aug 2020"), ("Nutrition and Hair loss", "Aug 2020"), ("Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma", "Aug 2020"), # IA Dec 2019 ("Discuss the metabolic complications of psoriasis", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Skin, hair and nail changes in pregnancy", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Ultrasonography in dermatology", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Platelet rich plasma and its role in various dermatological conditions", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of Kwashiorkor", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Classify chemical peels. What are their contraindications and complications", "IA Dec 2019"), ("What is biopsy? Write various types biopsies done in DVL department", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Systemic causes of generalized pruritus. Management of pruritus in systemic diseases", "IA Dec 2019"), ("End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and cutaneous manifestations", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Classify Psycho cutaneous disorders and discuss one in detail", "IA Dec 2019"), # Oct 2019 ("Excimer light and its uses", "Oct 2019"), ("Grafting in vitiligo", "Oct 2019"), ("Microdermabrasion", "Oct 2019"), ("Complications of tattooing", "Oct 2019"), ("Intra lesional Triamcinolone acetonide", "Oct 2019"), ("Sun protecting factor", "Oct 2019"), ("Topical Dapsone", "Oct 2019"), ("What is HAART?", "Oct 2019"), ("Role of ICU management in Dermatological conditions", "Oct 2019"), ("Yellow Peel", "Oct 2019"), # Apr 2019 ("Scleromyxedema", "Apr 2019"), ("Porphyria Cutanea Tarda", "Apr 2019"), ("Graft versus Host disease", "Apr 2019"), ("Describe the various types of sarcoidosis and write briefly on Scar Sarcoidosis", "Apr 2019"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of Dermatomyositis", "Apr 2019"), ("Cutaneous findings in Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders", "Apr 2019"), ("Phakomatosis. Discuss any one disease", "Apr 2019"), ("Polyarteritis Nodosa", "Apr 2019"), ("Management of Diabetic foot", "Apr 2019"), ("ANA in various Collagen Vascular Diseases", "Apr 2019"), # IA Dec 2018 ("Describe cutaneous signs of chronic Renal failure", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Zinc deficiency and skin", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Discuss clinical features, differential diagnosis and management of macular amyloidosis", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Enumerate muco cutaneous manifestations of HIV", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Nail changes in various diseases", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Discuss skin lesions in secondary syphilis", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Systemic involvement in leprosy", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Discuss clinical features of CTCL (Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma)", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Discuss the use of botulinum toxin in Dermatology", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Vaccines in leprosy", "IA Dec 2018"), # Oct 2018 ("Enumerate the systemic disorders associated with increased pigmentation of skin and discuss any one in detail", "Oct 2018"), ("Discuss the features of premature ageing syndrome", "Oct 2018"), ("Discuss the etiology, clinical features and management of Hirsutism", "Oct 2018"), ("Angiokeratoma corporis Diffusum", "Oct 2018"), ("Discuss the clinical features, diagnosis and management of Malignant melanoma", "Oct 2018"), ("Relapsing Polychondritis", "Oct 2018"), ("Diabetic Dermopathy", "Oct 2018"), ("Lipoid Proteinosis", "Oct 2018"), ("DRESS syndrome", "Oct 2018"), ("CREST syndrome", "Oct 2018"), # Dec 2017 ("Describe cutaneous features of chronic kidney disease and their management", "Dec 2017"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of vitamin deficiencies", "Dec 2017"), ("Describe the various dermatological paraneoplastic syndromes", "Dec 2017"), ("Discuss the pros and cons of various hair removal lasers", "Dec 2017"), ("Role of immunofluorescence in collagen vascular diseases. Add a note on antinuclear antibodies", "Dec 2017"), ("Discuss the pharmacology and indications of rituximab in dermatology", "Dec 2017"), ("Discuss the principles, indications and mode of action of Photodynamic therapy", "Dec 2017"), ("Classify hypertriglyceridemias. Write a note on Xanthoma disseminatum", "Dec 2017"), ("Skin changes in thyroid disease", "Dec 2017"), ("Discuss the pharmacology and uses of Azathioprine in dermatology. Add a note on Azathioprine monitoring guidelines", "Dec 2017"), # May 2017 ("Cutaneous manifestations of diabetes mellitus", "May 2017"), ("Sezary cells and Sezary syndrome", "May 2017"), ("Classify Porphyrias. Discuss the clinical features and management of porphyria cutanea tarda", "May 2017"), ("Discuss the clinical features, D/D and management of Calciphylaxis", "May 2017"), ("Discuss aetiology, clinical features and management of Erythema gyratum repens", "May 2017"), ("Discuss the use of botulinum toxin in dermatology", "May 2017"), ("Discuss the skin manifestations, investigations and treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation", "May 2017"), ("Discuss the conditions causing increased laxity of skin", "May 2017"), ("Topical cytotoxic therapy", "May 2017"), ("Describe the skin manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease", "May 2017"), # IA Dec 2016 ("Skin, hair and nail changes in pregnancy", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Enumerate Poikilodermatous syndromes and write about Dyskeratosis Congenita", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Bullous disorders and internal malignancy", "IA Dec 2016"), ("End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and cutaneous manifestations", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Classify psycho cutaneous disorders and discuss one in detail", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of kwashiorkor", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Systemic manifestations, investigations, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of systemic SLE", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Cutaneous manifestations, investigations, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Systemic causes of generalized pruritus. Discuss the management of pruritus in specific systemic disease", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Ultrasonography in dermatology", "IA Dec 2016"), # Nov 2016 ("Post Herpetic Neuralgia", "Nov 2016"), ("Neuropathic ulcer", "Nov 2016"), ("Trichotillomania", "Nov 2016"), ("Nail changes and nail disorders in elderly", "Nov 2016"), ("Telogen effluvium", "Nov 2016"), ("Necrobiosis Lipoidica", "Nov 2016"), ("Sarcoidosis", "Nov 2016"), ("Cicatricial Alopecia", "Nov 2016"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of renal failure", "Nov 2016"), ("Salient dermatological manifestations and their treatment modalities in systemic sclerosis", "Nov 2016"), # May 2016 ("Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum", "May 2016"), ("Oral manifestations of skin diseases", "May 2016"), ("Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus", "May 2016"), ("Diabetic foot", "May 2016"), ("Henoch-Schonlein purpura", "May 2016"), ("Vitamin A and skin", "May 2016"), ("Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma", "May 2016"), ("Lipoid Proteinosis", "May 2016"), ("Define amyloidosis and classify them. Write briefly about secondary amyloidosis", "May 2016"), ("Gene therapy in dermatology", "May 2016"), # IA Dec 2015 ("What are biologicals? Write in detail about various biologicals used in the management of Psoriasis", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Write in detail about cutaneous manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Patch test - procedure and interpretation", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Platelet rich Plasma and its role in various dermatological conditions", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Cryotherapy and its uses in various dermatological conditions", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Atopic dermatitis in various age groups", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Importance of nail examination in various dermatological conditions", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Mycosis Fungoides staging and latest developments in its management", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Types of biopsies done in DVL department", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Dermatological changes that occur in pregnancy", "IA Dec 2015"), # Oct 2015 ("Describe the various dermal fillers used in cosmetology", "Oct 2015"), ("Describe the eye changes in various dermatological disorders", "Oct 2015"), ("Describe etiology, clinical features and management of Acquired perforating dermatoses", "Oct 2015"), ("Discuss cutaneous features of obesity", "Oct 2015"), ("Classify cutaneous markers of internal malignancy and discuss in detail Leser-Trelat sign", "Oct 2015"), ("Discuss the role of ANA and ANCA tests in dermatology", "Oct 2015"), ("Nicolau syndrome", "Oct 2015"), ("Entry inhibitors in HIV treatment", "Oct 2015"), ("Discuss differential diagnosis of fever and skin rash", "Oct 2015"), ("What are the types of calcification? Discuss dystrophic calcification and its management", "Oct 2015"), # Apr 2015 ("Dermatoses of Pregnancy", "Apr 2015"), ("Porphyria Cutanea Tarda", "Apr 2015"), ("Lipoid Proteinosis", "Apr 2015"), ("Acrodermatitis Enteropathica", "Apr 2015"), ("Recent advances in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and their applications in the management", "Apr 2015"), ("Clinical features of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus", "Apr 2015"), ("Classify Lasers. Discuss their use in Dermatology", "Apr 2015"), ("Delusions of Parasitosis", "Apr 2015"), ("Primary Systemic Amyloidosis", "Apr 2015"), ("Pellagra", "Apr 2015"), # IA Dec 2014 ("Salient dermatological manifestations and their treatment modalities in systemic sclerosis", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Oral manifestations of skin diseases", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Gene therapy in dermatology", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Nail changes and nail disorders among the elderly", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Lasers in dermatology", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Necrobiosis lipoidica", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP)", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Newer antihistamines", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Recent advances in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and its applications in the management", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Vaccines in leprosy", "IA Dec 2014"), # Oct 2014 ("Cutaneous manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus", "Oct 2014"), ("Scurvy", "Oct 2014"), ("Xanthomas", "Oct 2014"), ("Pretibial Myxedema", "Oct 2014"), ("Variegate porphyria", "Oct 2014"), ("POEMS syndrome", "Oct 2014"), ("Acanthosis Nigricans", "Oct 2014"), ("Cutaneous signs of chronic renal failure", "Oct 2014"), ("Dermatitis Artefacta", "Oct 2014"), ("Calcinosis Cutis", "Oct 2014"), # Apr 2014 ("ANA profile in collagen vascular diseases", "Apr 2014"), ("Pyoderma Gangrenosum", "Apr 2014"), ("Hereditary Angioedema", "Apr 2014"), ("Skin signs of hepatic failure", "Apr 2014"), ("Zinc deficiency and skin", "Apr 2014"), ("Arterial ulcer", "Apr 2014"), ("Raynaud's phenomenon", "Apr 2014"), ("Perianal abscesses and fistulae", "Apr 2014"), ("Diabetic foot", "Apr 2014"), ("Pressure ulcer", "Apr 2014"), # IA Dec 2013 ("Discuss clinical features, differential diagnosis and management of Macular amyloidosis", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Pathogenesis of acrodermatitis Enteropathica", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Reconstructive surgery in leprosy", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Classify lasers. Discuss their use in dermatology", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP)", "IA Dec 2013"), ("PUVA Photochemotherapy", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of Dermatomyositis", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Skin changes in systemic sclerosis", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Nail changes in various diseases", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Stem cell usage in dermatology", "IA Dec 2013"), # Oct 2013 ("Cutaneous calcification", "Oct 2013"), ("Skin manifestations of amyloidosis", "Oct 2013"), ("Ecthyma gangrenosum", "Oct 2013"), ("Side effects of systemic steroids and their prevention", "Oct 2013"), ("Scleromyxedema", "Oct 2013"), ("Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum", "Oct 2013"), ("Cutaneous changes in peripheral vascular diseases", "Oct 2013"), ("Kawasaki syndrome", "Oct 2013"), ("Erythema elevatum diutinum", "Oct 2013"), ("Urticarial vasculitis", "Oct 2013"), # Apr 2013 ("Porphyria Cutanea Tarda", "Apr 2013"), ("Lipoid Proteinosis", "Apr 2013"), ("Toxic Shock Syndrome", "Apr 2013"), ("Erythema Gyratum Repens", "Apr 2013"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of Sepsis", "Apr 2013"), ("Ectodermal Dysplasia", "Apr 2013"), ("Clinical features of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma", "Apr 2013"), ("Telangiectasia Macularis Eruptiva Perstans", "Apr 2013"), ("Fabry Disease", "Apr 2013"), ("Xanthoma", "Apr 2013"), # IA Dec 2012 ("Classify cutaneous markers of internal malignancy and discuss in detail Leser-Trelat sign", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Classify calcifying disorders of skin and describe in detail dystrophic calcification", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Behcet's disease", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of Endocrine disorders", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Internal causes of itching. Characteristics of psychogenic pruritus", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Dermatological manifestations of diabetes mellitus", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Pellagra", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Oral manifestations of autoimmune dermatoses", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Cutaneous signs of chronic renal failure", "IA Dec 2012"), # Oct 2012 ("ANCA", "Oct 2012"), ("Dermatitis artefacta", "Oct 2012"), ("Uremic pruritus", "Oct 2012"), ("Terry's nails", "Oct 2012"), ("Addisonian pigmentation", "Oct 2012"), ("Drug induced lupus erythematosus", "Oct 2012"), ("Scleredema adultorum of Buschke", "Oct 2012"), ("Smoking and Skin", "Oct 2012"), ("IVIG in Dermatology", "Oct 2012"), ("Pseudoporphyria", "Oct 2012"), # Apr 2012 ("Calcinosis cutis", "Apr 2012"), ("Delusions of parasitosis", "Apr 2012"), ("Senile pruritus", "Apr 2012"), ("Leukonychia", "Apr 2012"), ("Pyoderma gangrenosum", "Apr 2012"), ("Raynaud's phenomenon", "Apr 2012"), ("Tuberous xanthoma", "Apr 2012"), ("Lipomelanotic reticulosis", "Apr 2012"), ("Imiquimod", "Apr 2012"), ("Purpura simplex", "Apr 2012"), # Oct/Nov 2011 ("Human papilloma virus vaccines", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Henoch Schonlein purpura", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Autoimmune urticaria", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Dermatomyositis and internal malignancy", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Neonatal lupus erythematosus", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Cutaneous mucinosis", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Acute skin failure", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Acanthosis nigricans", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Erythema nodosum", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Wegener's granulomatosis", "Oct/Nov 2011"), # Apr 2011 ("Lupus nephritis", "Apr 2011"), ("Basal cell epithelioma", "Apr 2011"), ("Dermatogenic enteropathy", "Apr 2011"), ("Tacrolimus in Dermatology", "Apr 2011"), ("Plasmapheresis", "Apr 2011"), ("Lupus pernio", "Apr 2011"), ("Mycetoma", "Apr 2011"), ("Gunther's disease", "Apr 2011"), ("Pyoderma gangrenosum", "Apr 2011"), ("Oculo cutaneous albinism", "Apr 2011"), # Oct/Nov 2010 ("Classification and diagnosis of xanthomatosis", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Approach to a patient with diffuse cutaneous pigmentation", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Telogen effluvium", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of renal disorders", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Dermatomyositis", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Diet and dermatology", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Management of ageing face", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Principles and indications of Mohs micrographic surgery in dermatology", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Sarcoidosis", "Oct/Nov 2010"), # Apr 2010 ("Pellagra", "Apr 2010"), ("Lichen amyloidosis", "Apr 2010"), ("Dermatitis artefacta", "Apr 2010"), ("Sezary syndrome", "Apr 2010"), ("Dermatogenic enteropathy", "Apr 2010"), ("Kimura's disease", "Apr 2010"), ("CREST syndrome", "Apr 2010"), ("Cyclosporin in dermatology", "Apr 2010"), ("Senile pruritus", "Apr 2010"), ("Hirsutism", "Apr 2010"), # Nov 2009 ("Acrodermatitis enteropathica", "Nov 2009"), ("Erythropoietic protoporphyria", "Nov 2009"), ("Trichotillomania", "Nov 2009"), ("Darier's sign", "Nov 2009"), ("Antinuclear antibodies", "Nov 2009"), ("Half and half nails", "Nov 2009"), ("Hypersensitivity vasculitis", "Nov 2009"), ("Dapsone in dermatology", "Nov 2009"), ("Uremic pruritus", "Nov 2009"), ("Acquired ichthyosis", "Nov 2009"), # Apr/May 2009 ("Multiple basal cell nevus syndrome", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Pustular rashes in children", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Glucagonoma syndrome", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Acquired ichthyoses", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Cutaneous T-Cell lymphoma", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Scleredema adultorum", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Pseudo xanthoma elasticum", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Oral manifestations of auto-immune dermatoses", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Newer antihistamines", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Telogen effluvium", "Apr/May 2009"), # Nov 2008 ("Nails as markers of systemic disease", "Nov 2008"), ("Cyclosporin-A in dermatological disorders", "Nov 2008"), ("Management of chronic leg ulcers", "Nov 2008"), ("Calcinosis cutis", "Nov 2008"), ("Pretibial myxedema", "Nov 2008"), ("Free radicals in dermatology", "Nov 2008"), ("Differential diagnosis of nodular vasculitis", "Nov 2008"), ("Treatment of sporotrichosis", "Nov 2008"), ("Chediak Higashi syndrome", "Nov 2008"), ("Kawasaki disease", "Nov 2008"), # June 2008 ("Behcet's disease", "June 2008"), ("Pellagra", "June 2008"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of hyperthyroidism", "June 2008"), ("Panniculitis in children", "June 2008"), ("Hirsutism", "June 2008"), ("Acanthosis nigricans", "June 2008"), ("Alcohol and diet in dermatology", "June 2008"), ("Renal involvement in SLE", "June 2008"), ("Management of melasma", "June 2008"), ("Raynaud's phenomenon", "June 2008"), # Nov 2007 ("Phrynoderma", "Nov 2007"), ("Calcinosis cutis", "Nov 2007"), ("Delusion of parasitosis", "Nov 2007"), ("Lupus pernio", "Nov 2007"), ("Diabetic dermopathy", "Nov 2007"), ("Kawasaki's disease", "Nov 2007"), ("Erythema nodosum", "Nov 2007"), ("Antimalarials in dermatology", "Nov 2007"), ("Hepatobiliary pruritus", "Nov 2007"), ("Behcet's disease", "Nov 2007"), # Nov 2006 ("Neurocutaneous syndromes", "Nov 2006"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of thyroid disease", "Nov 2006"), ("Behcet disease", "Nov 2006"), ("Hirsutism", "Nov 2006"), ("Pellagra", "Nov 2006"), ("Acanthosis nigricans", "Nov 2006"), ("Biological agents in the treatment of psoriasis", "Nov 2006"), ("Sezary syndrome", "Nov 2006"), ("Nail psoriasis", "Nov 2006"), ("Hyper IgE disease", "Nov 2006"), # May/June 2006 ("Bullous drug eruptions", "May/June 2006"), ("Malakoplakia", "May/June 2006"), ("Antiphospholipid syndrome", "May/June 2006"), ("Erectile dysfunction", "May/June 2006"), ("Cholestatic pruritis", "May/June 2006"), ("Acquired perforating disorders", "May/June 2006"), ("Phakomatosis", "May/June 2006"), ("Diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis", "May/June 2006"), ("Differential diagnosis of leg ulcers", "May/June 2006"), ("Paraneoplastic pemphigus", "May/June 2006"), ] # ─── Normalize + group questions ────────────────────────────────────────────── def normalize(q): q = q.lower().strip() q = re.sub(r'[^a-z0-9 ]', ' ', q) q = re.sub(r'\s+', ' ', q) return q # Group similar questions using keyword matching def get_canonical(q, groups): nq = normalize(q) for canon, members in groups.items(): if normalize(canon) in nq or nq in normalize(canon): return canon # Check members for m in members: nm = normalize(m) # significant overlap words_q = set(nq.split()) words_m = set(nm.split()) common = words_q & words_m short = min(len(words_q), len(words_m)) if short > 2 and len(common) / short > 0.7: return canon return None # Build frequency map with canonical grouping from difflib import SequenceMatcher def similarity(a, b): return SequenceMatcher(None, normalize(a), normalize(b)).ratio() # Cluster questions questions_list = [q for q, y in raw_data] years_map = defaultdict(list) for q, y in raw_data: years_map[q].append(y) # Build clusters clusters = [] # list of (canonical_q, [all_variants], [years]) def find_cluster(q): for i, (canon, variants, years) in enumerate(clusters): if similarity(q, canon) > 0.72: return i for v in variants: if similarity(q, v) > 0.75: return i return None for q, y in raw_data: idx = find_cluster(q) if idx is not None: clusters[idx][1].append(q) clusters[idx][2].append(y) else: clusters.append([q, [q], [y]]) print(f"Total questions: {len(raw_data)}") print(f"Total clusters: {len(clusters)}") # Show top repeated top = sorted(clusters, key=lambda x: len(x[2]), reverse=True)[:20] for c in top: print(f"[{len(c[2])}x] {c[0]}") PYEOF

Running Command

python3 << 'PYEOF' from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4 from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle from reportlab.lib.units import cm from reportlab.lib import colors from reportlab.platypus import SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle, HRFlowable, PageBreak, KeepTogether from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_LEFT, TA_CENTER, TA_RIGHT from collections import defaultdict from difflib import SequenceMatcher import re # ─── All Paper IV questions ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── raw_data = [ ("Describe the various dermal fillers used in cosmetology", "June 2024"), ("Describe the eye changes in various dermatological disorders", "June 2024"), ("Describe etiology, clinical features and management of Acquired perforating dermatoses", "June 2024"), ("Discuss cutaneous features of obesity", "June 2024"), ("Classify cutaneous markers of internal malignancy and discuss in detail Leser-Trelat sign", "June 2024"), ("Discuss the role of ANA and ANCA tests in dermatology", "June 2024"), ("Nicolau syndrome", "June 2024"), ("Entry inhibitors in HIV treatment", "June 2024"), ("Discuss differential diagnosis of fever and skin rash", "June 2024"), ("What are the types of calcification? Discuss dystrophic calcification and its management", "June 2024"), ("Discuss the role of Intradermal testing in dermatology", "Nov 2023"), ("Describe the cutaneous manifestations of Collagen vascular disorders", "Nov 2023"), ("Discuss the differential diagnosis of oral erosions and ulcers", "Nov 2023"), ("What are Neutrophilic dermatoses. Discuss in detail about Sweet's syndrome", "Nov 2023"), ("Classify amyloidosis. Write in detail about primary systemic amyloidosis", "Nov 2023"), ("Classify Hyperlipidemia. Describe the various cutaneous manifestations of hyperlipidemia", "Nov 2023"), ("Which are the various Nutritional deficiency disorders? Write in detail about Scurvy", "Nov 2023"), ("Discuss the aetiopathogenesis, clinical features and management of Hepatic pruritus", "Nov 2023"), ("Describe the role of Mycophenolate mofetil in dermatology", "Nov 2023"), ("Discuss the skin conditions caused by cold exposure", "Nov 2023"), ("Describe in detail about cutaneous hyperandrogenism", "June 2023"), ("Discuss the skin manifestations of thyroid disorders", "June 2023"), ("Describe the clinical features, differential diagnosis and management of Trichotillomania", "June 2023"), ("Discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical features, histopathology of cholesterol emboli", "June 2023"), ("Discuss the differential diagnosis of peri orbital erythema and oedema", "June 2023"), ("Discuss the causes of diffuse hair loss in a 30 year old female", "June 2023"), ("Describe the pathogenesis, clinical features, histopathology of extramammary Paget's disease", "June 2023"), ("Classify primary immunodeficiency disorders. Write about chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis", "June 2023"), ("Discuss about skin manifestations of gastro intestinal disorders", "June 2023"), ("Classify lymphedema. Write about the management of lymphedema", "June 2023"), ("Lipoid proteinosis", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Podagra", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Kawasaki's disease", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Immunofluorescence in dermatology", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Cutaneous markers of internal malignancy", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Lupus nephritis", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Porphyria Cutanea Tarda", "IA Dec 2022"), ("ANCA in dermatology", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Scleromyxedema", "IA Dec 2022"), ("Discuss the point of care tests in sexually transmitted infections", "Dec 2022"), ("Methods available to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections", "Dec 2022"), ("Pathogenesis and management of toxic epidermal necrolysis", "Dec 2022"), ("Immunological investigations in various types of lupus erythematosus. ANA negative SLE", "Dec 2022"), ("Metabolic syndrome in dermatology", "Dec 2022"), ("Various laser and light therapies for vitiligo", "Dec 2022"), ("Aetiopathology, clinical features and management of pustular psoriasis with biological agents", "Dec 2022"), ("HIV replication cycle and mechanism of action of antiretroviral drugs", "Dec 2022"), ("Syndromic treatment of sexually transmitted diseases", "Dec 2022"), ("Cutaneous manifestations and management of dermatomyositis with myositis specific antibodies", "Dec 2022"), ("Discuss various causes of Raynaud's phenomenon", "May 2022"), ("Discuss the cutaneous signs of renal failure and dialysis", "May 2022"), ("Discuss in detail the role of antimalarials in dermatology", "May 2022"), ("Discuss the use of skin grafting in dermatology", "May 2022"), ("Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome", "May 2022"), ("Discuss the relationship between STDs and HIV", "May 2022"), ("Discuss pulse therapy in dermatology", "May 2022"), ("Describe the surgical management of vitiligo", "May 2022"), ("Role of vaccines in preventing sexually transmitted infections", "May 2022"), ("Prenatal diagnosis in dermatology. Add a note on genetic counselling", "May 2022"), ("Classification and diagnosis of xanthomatosis", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Approach to a patient with diffuse cutaneous pigmentation", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Telogen effluvium", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of renal disorders", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Dermatomyositis", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Diet and dermatology", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP)", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Management of ageing face", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Principles and indications of Mohs micrographic surgery in dermatology", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Sarcoidosis", "IA Dec 2021"), ("Nutritional dermatosis", "Nov 2021"), ("Erythema Nodosum as a sign of systemic disease", "Nov 2021"), ("ANA profile in connective tissue diseases", "Nov 2021"), ("Skin signs of hepatic failure", "Nov 2021"), ("Lipoid proteinosis", "Nov 2021"), ("Lasers in dermatology", "Nov 2021"), ("Biologicals and use in atopic dermatitis, Covid-19", "Nov 2021"), ("Congenital erythropoietic porphyria", "Nov 2021"), ("Blue Berry Muffin Baby", "Nov 2021"), ("Metabolic syndrome and psoriasis", "Nov 2021"), ("MRSA and its treatment", "July 2021"), ("Biosimilars and their uses in dermatology", "July 2021"), ("Platelet rich plasma therapy and its uses", "July 2021"), ("Immunofluorescence patterns in connective tissue disease", "July 2021"), ("EMLA cream", "July 2021"), ("Photo dynamic therapy", "July 2021"), ("Imiquimod and its uses", "July 2021"), ("Diet in acne management", "July 2021"), ("Management of Hirsutism", "July 2021"), ("Thyroid disease and skin diseases", "July 2021"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of Zinc deficiency", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Diet in Atopic dermatitis", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Micronutrients in Telogen Effluvium", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Diabetic Dermopathy", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Bedside investigations in Dermatology practice", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Classifications of Topical Corticosteroids", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Anti metabolites in Dermatology", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Treatment of Recurrent herpes progenitalis", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Psychosomatic skin diseases", "IA Dec 2020"), ("Classification of porphyrias and Erythropoietic Porphyria", "Nov 2020"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of chronic kidney disease", "Nov 2020"), ("Zinc deficiency in Dermatology", "Nov 2020"), ("Non cicatrical Alopecia", "Nov 2020"), ("Latest treatment options in facial acne", "Nov 2020"), ("Neonatal Varicella Syndrome", "Nov 2020"), ("Congenital cutaneous candidiasis", "Nov 2020"), ("Netherton Syndrome", "Nov 2020"), ("Opportunistic infections in HIV according to stage of the disease", "Nov 2020"), ("Systemic Lupus Erythematosus", "Nov 2020"), ("Skin manifestations in Renal disease", "Aug 2020"), ("Opportunistic infections in HIV in correlation with CD4 count", "Aug 2020"), ("Porphyria cutanea tarda", "Aug 2020"), ("Nutritional dermatosis", "Aug 2020"), ("Deep fungal infections", "Aug 2020"), ("Eye involvement in Dermatology", "Aug 2020"), ("Nail changes in various diseases", "Aug 2020"), ("Neonatal chicken pox", "Aug 2020"), ("Nutrition and Hair loss", "Aug 2020"), ("Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma", "Aug 2020"), ("Metabolic complications of psoriasis", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Skin, hair and nail changes in pregnancy", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Ultrasonography in dermatology", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Platelet rich plasma and its role in various dermatological conditions", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of Kwashiorkor", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Classify chemical peels. Contraindications and complications", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Types of biopsies done in DVL department", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Systemic causes of generalized pruritus. Management of pruritus in systemic diseases", "IA Dec 2019"), ("End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and cutaneous manifestations", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Classify Psycho cutaneous disorders and discuss one in detail", "IA Dec 2019"), ("Excimer light and its uses", "Oct 2019"), ("Grafting in vitiligo", "Oct 2019"), ("Microdermabrasion", "Oct 2019"), ("Complications of tattooing", "Oct 2019"), ("Intralesional Triamcinolone acetonide", "Oct 2019"), ("Sun protecting factor (SPF)", "Oct 2019"), ("Topical Dapsone", "Oct 2019"), ("HAART in HIV", "Oct 2019"), ("Role of ICU management in Dermatological conditions", "Oct 2019"), ("Yellow Peel", "Oct 2019"), ("Scleromyxedema", "Apr 2019"), ("Porphyria Cutanea Tarda", "Apr 2019"), ("Graft versus Host disease", "Apr 2019"), ("Sarcoidosis - various types and Scar Sarcoidosis", "Apr 2019"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of Dermatomyositis", "Apr 2019"), ("Cutaneous findings in Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders", "Apr 2019"), ("Phakomatosis", "Apr 2019"), ("Polyarteritis Nodosa", "Apr 2019"), ("Management of Diabetic foot", "Apr 2019"), ("ANA in various Collagen Vascular Diseases", "Apr 2019"), ("Cutaneous signs of chronic Renal failure", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Zinc deficiency and skin", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Clinical features, differential diagnosis and management of macular amyloidosis", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Mucocutaneous manifestations of HIV", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Nail changes in various diseases", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Skin lesions in secondary syphilis", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Systemic involvement in leprosy", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Clinical features of CTCL (Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma)", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Botulinum toxin in Dermatology", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Vaccines in leprosy", "IA Dec 2018"), ("Systemic disorders associated with increased pigmentation of skin", "Oct 2018"), ("Features of premature ageing syndrome", "Oct 2018"), ("Etiology, clinical features and management of Hirsutism", "Oct 2018"), ("Angiokeratoma corporis Diffusum (Fabry disease)", "Oct 2018"), ("Clinical features, diagnosis and management of Malignant melanoma", "Oct 2018"), ("Relapsing Polychondritis", "Oct 2018"), ("Diabetic Dermopathy", "Oct 2018"), ("Lipoid Proteinosis", "Oct 2018"), ("DRESS syndrome", "Oct 2018"), ("CREST syndrome", "Oct 2018"), ("Cutaneous features of chronic kidney disease and their management", "Dec 2017"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of vitamin deficiencies", "Dec 2017"), ("Dermatological paraneoplastic syndromes", "Dec 2017"), ("Hair removal lasers - pros and cons", "Dec 2017"), ("Role of immunofluorescence in collagen vascular diseases and antinuclear antibodies", "Dec 2017"), ("Pharmacology and indications of rituximab in dermatology", "Dec 2017"), ("Principles, indications and mode of action of Photodynamic therapy", "Dec 2017"), ("Hypertriglyceridemias. Xanthoma disseminatum", "Dec 2017"), ("Skin changes in thyroid disease", "Dec 2017"), ("Pharmacology and uses of Azathioprine in dermatology", "Dec 2017"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of diabetes mellitus", "May 2017"), ("Sezary cells and Sezary syndrome", "May 2017"), ("Classify Porphyrias. Clinical features and management of porphyria cutanea tarda", "May 2017"), ("Clinical features, differential diagnosis and management of Calciphylaxis", "May 2017"), ("Erythema gyratum repens", "May 2017"), ("Botulinum toxin in dermatology", "May 2017"), ("Skin manifestations, investigations and treatment of DIC", "May 2017"), ("Conditions causing increased laxity of skin", "May 2017"), ("Topical cytotoxic therapy", "May 2017"), ("Skin manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease", "May 2017"), ("Skin, hair and nail changes in pregnancy", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Poikilodermatous syndromes and Dyskeratosis Congenita", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Bullous disorders and internal malignancy", "IA Dec 2016"), ("End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and cutaneous manifestations", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Classify psycho cutaneous disorders and discuss one in detail", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of kwashiorkor", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Systemic manifestations of SLE", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Systemic causes of generalized pruritus and its management", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Ultrasonography in dermatology", "IA Dec 2016"), ("Post Herpetic Neuralgia", "Nov 2016"), ("Neuropathic ulcer", "Nov 2016"), ("Trichotillomania", "Nov 2016"), ("Nail changes and nail disorders in elderly", "Nov 2016"), ("Telogen effluvium", "Nov 2016"), ("Necrobiosis Lipoidica", "Nov 2016"), ("Sarcoidosis", "Nov 2016"), ("Cicatricial Alopecia", "Nov 2016"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of renal failure", "Nov 2016"), ("Dermatological manifestations in systemic sclerosis", "Nov 2016"), ("Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum", "May 2016"), ("Oral manifestations of skin diseases", "May 2016"), ("Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus", "May 2016"), ("Diabetic foot", "May 2016"), ("Henoch-Schonlein purpura", "May 2016"), ("Vitamin A and skin", "May 2016"), ("Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma", "May 2016"), ("Lipoid Proteinosis", "May 2016"), ("Amyloidosis classification and secondary amyloidosis", "May 2016"), ("Gene therapy in dermatology", "May 2016"), ("Biologicals in management of Psoriasis", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Patch test - procedure and interpretation", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Platelet rich Plasma and its role in dermatological conditions", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Cryotherapy in dermatology", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Atopic dermatitis in various age groups", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Nail examination in various dermatological conditions", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Mycosis Fungoides - staging and management", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Types of biopsies done in DVL department", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Dermatological changes in pregnancy", "IA Dec 2015"), ("Dermal fillers used in cosmetology", "Oct 2015"), ("Eye changes in various dermatological disorders", "Oct 2015"), ("Etiology, clinical features and management of Acquired perforating dermatoses", "Oct 2015"), ("Cutaneous features of obesity", "Oct 2015"), ("Classify cutaneous markers of internal malignancy and discuss Leser-Trelat sign", "Oct 2015"), ("Role of ANA and ANCA tests in dermatology", "Oct 2015"), ("Nicolau syndrome", "Oct 2015"), ("Entry inhibitors in HIV treatment", "Oct 2015"), ("Differential diagnosis of fever and skin rash", "Oct 2015"), ("Types of calcification. Dystrophic calcification and its management", "Oct 2015"), ("Dermatoses of Pregnancy", "Apr 2015"), ("Porphyria Cutanea Tarda", "Apr 2015"), ("Lipoid Proteinosis", "Apr 2015"), ("Acrodermatitis Enteropathica", "Apr 2015"), ("Recent advances in pathogenesis of psoriasis and their applications in management", "Apr 2015"), ("Clinical features of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus", "Apr 2015"), ("Classify Lasers. Discuss their use in Dermatology", "Apr 2015"), ("Delusions of Parasitosis", "Apr 2015"), ("Primary Systemic Amyloidosis", "Apr 2015"), ("Pellagra", "Apr 2015"), ("Salient dermatological manifestations and treatment modalities in systemic sclerosis", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Oral manifestations of skin diseases", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Gene therapy in dermatology", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Nail changes and nail disorders among the elderly", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Lasers in dermatology", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Necrobiosis lipoidica", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP)", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Newer antihistamines", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Recent advances in pathogenesis of psoriasis and applications in management", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Vaccines in leprosy", "IA Dec 2014"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus", "Oct 2014"), ("Scurvy", "Oct 2014"), ("Xanthomas", "Oct 2014"), ("Pretibial Myxedema", "Oct 2014"), ("Variegate porphyria", "Oct 2014"), ("POEMS syndrome", "Oct 2014"), ("Acanthosis Nigricans", "Oct 2014"), ("Cutaneous signs of chronic renal failure", "Oct 2014"), ("Dermatitis Artefacta", "Oct 2014"), ("Calcinosis Cutis", "Oct 2014"), ("ANA profile in collagen vascular diseases", "Apr 2014"), ("Pyoderma Gangrenosum", "Apr 2014"), ("Hereditary Angioedema", "Apr 2014"), ("Skin signs of hepatic failure", "Apr 2014"), ("Zinc deficiency and skin", "Apr 2014"), ("Arterial ulcer", "Apr 2014"), ("Raynaud's phenomenon", "Apr 2014"), ("Perianal abscesses and fistulae", "Apr 2014"), ("Diabetic foot", "Apr 2014"), ("Pressure ulcer", "Apr 2014"), ("Clinical features, differential diagnosis and management of Macular amyloidosis", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Pathogenesis of acrodermatitis Enteropathica", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Reconstructive surgery in leprosy", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Classify lasers. Discuss their use in dermatology", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP)", "IA Dec 2013"), ("PUVA Photochemotherapy", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of Dermatomyositis", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Skin changes in systemic sclerosis", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Nail changes in various diseases", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Stem cell usage in dermatology", "IA Dec 2013"), ("Cutaneous calcification", "Oct 2013"), ("Skin manifestations of amyloidosis", "Oct 2013"), ("Ecthyma gangrenosum", "Oct 2013"), ("Side effects of systemic steroids and their prevention", "Oct 2013"), ("Scleromyxedema", "Oct 2013"), ("Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum", "Oct 2013"), ("Cutaneous changes in peripheral vascular diseases", "Oct 2013"), ("Kawasaki syndrome", "Oct 2013"), ("Erythema elevatum diutinum", "Oct 2013"), ("Urticarial vasculitis", "Oct 2013"), ("Porphyria Cutanea Tarda", "Apr 2013"), ("Lipoid Proteinosis", "Apr 2013"), ("Toxic Shock Syndrome", "Apr 2013"), ("Erythema Gyratum Repens", "Apr 2013"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of Sepsis", "Apr 2013"), ("Ectodermal Dysplasia", "Apr 2013"), ("Clinical features of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma", "Apr 2013"), ("Telangiectasia Macularis Eruptiva Perstans", "Apr 2013"), ("Fabry Disease", "Apr 2013"), ("Xanthoma", "Apr 2013"), ("Classify cutaneous markers of internal malignancy and discuss Leser-Trelat sign", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Classify calcifying disorders of skin and describe dystrophic calcification", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Behcet's disease", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of Endocrine disorders", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Internal causes of itching and psychogenic pruritus", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Dermatological manifestations of diabetes mellitus", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Pellagra", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Oral manifestations of autoimmune dermatoses", "IA Dec 2012"), ("Cutaneous signs of chronic renal failure", "IA Dec 2012"), ("ANCA in dermatology", "Oct 2012"), ("Dermatitis artefacta", "Oct 2012"), ("Uremic pruritus", "Oct 2012"), ("Terry's nails", "Oct 2012"), ("Addisonian pigmentation", "Oct 2012"), ("Drug induced lupus erythematosus", "Oct 2012"), ("Scleredema adultorum of Buschke", "Oct 2012"), ("Smoking and Skin", "Oct 2012"), ("IVIG in Dermatology", "Oct 2012"), ("Pseudoporphyria", "Oct 2012"), ("Calcinosis cutis", "Apr 2012"), ("Delusions of parasitosis", "Apr 2012"), ("Senile pruritus", "Apr 2012"), ("Leukonychia", "Apr 2012"), ("Pyoderma gangrenosum", "Apr 2012"), ("Raynaud's phenomenon", "Apr 2012"), ("Tuberous xanthoma", "Apr 2012"), ("Lipomelanotic reticulosis", "Apr 2012"), ("Imiquimod in dermatology", "Apr 2012"), ("Purpura simplex", "Apr 2012"), ("Human papilloma virus vaccines", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Henoch Schonlein purpura", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Autoimmune urticaria", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Dermatomyositis and internal malignancy", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Neonatal lupus erythematosus", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Cutaneous mucinosis", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Acute skin failure", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Acanthosis nigricans", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Erythema nodosum", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Wegener's granulomatosis", "Oct/Nov 2011"), ("Lupus nephritis", "Apr 2011"), ("Basal cell epithelioma", "Apr 2011"), ("Dermatogenic enteropathy", "Apr 2011"), ("Tacrolimus in Dermatology", "Apr 2011"), ("Plasmapheresis in dermatology", "Apr 2011"), ("Lupus pernio", "Apr 2011"), ("Mycetoma", "Apr 2011"), ("Gunther's disease (Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria)", "Apr 2011"), ("Pyoderma gangrenosum", "Apr 2011"), ("Oculo cutaneous albinism", "Apr 2011"), ("Classification and diagnosis of xanthomatosis", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Approach to a patient with diffuse cutaneous pigmentation", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Telogen effluvium", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of renal disorders", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Dermatomyositis", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Diet and dermatology", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP)", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Management of ageing face", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Principles and indications of Mohs micrographic surgery in dermatology", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Sarcoidosis", "Oct/Nov 2010"), ("Pellagra", "Apr 2010"), ("Lichen amyloidosis", "Apr 2010"), ("Dermatitis artefacta", "Apr 2010"), ("Sezary syndrome", "Apr 2010"), ("Dermatogenic enteropathy", "Apr 2010"), ("Kimura's disease", "Apr 2010"), ("CREST syndrome", "Apr 2010"), ("Cyclosporin in dermatology", "Apr 2010"), ("Senile pruritus", "Apr 2010"), ("Hirsutism", "Apr 2010"), ("Acrodermatitis enteropathica", "Nov 2009"), ("Erythropoietic protoporphyria", "Nov 2009"), ("Trichotillomania", "Nov 2009"), ("Darier's sign", "Nov 2009"), ("Antinuclear antibodies in dermatology", "Nov 2009"), ("Half and half nails", "Nov 2009"), ("Hypersensitivity vasculitis", "Nov 2009"), ("Dapsone in dermatology", "Nov 2009"), ("Uremic pruritus", "Nov 2009"), ("Acquired ichthyosis", "Nov 2009"), ("Multiple basal cell nevus syndrome", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Pustular rashes in children", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Glucagonoma syndrome", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Acquired ichthyoses", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Cutaneous T-Cell lymphoma", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Scleredema adultorum", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Pseudoxanthoma elasticum", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Oral manifestations of auto-immune dermatoses", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Newer antihistamines", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Telogen effluvium", "Apr/May 2009"), ("Nails as markers of systemic disease", "Nov 2008"), ("Cyclosporin-A in dermatological disorders", "Nov 2008"), ("Management of chronic leg ulcers", "Nov 2008"), ("Calcinosis cutis", "Nov 2008"), ("Pretibial myxedema", "Nov 2008"), ("Free radicals in dermatology", "Nov 2008"), ("Differential diagnosis of nodular vasculitis", "Nov 2008"), ("Treatment of sporotrichosis", "Nov 2008"), ("Chediak Higashi syndrome", "Nov 2008"), ("Kawasaki disease", "Nov 2008"), ("Behcet's disease", "June 2008"), ("Pellagra", "June 2008"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of hyperthyroidism", "June 2008"), ("Panniculitis in children", "June 2008"), ("Hirsutism", "June 2008"), ("Acanthosis nigricans", "June 2008"), ("Alcohol and diet in dermatology", "June 2008"), ("Renal involvement in SLE", "June 2008"), ("Management of melasma", "June 2008"), ("Raynaud's phenomenon", "June 2008"), ("Phrynoderma", "Nov 2007"), ("Calcinosis cutis", "Nov 2007"), ("Delusion of parasitosis", "Nov 2007"), ("Lupus pernio", "Nov 2007"), ("Diabetic dermopathy", "Nov 2007"), ("Kawasaki's disease", "Nov 2007"), ("Erythema nodosum", "Nov 2007"), ("Antimalarials in dermatology", "Nov 2007"), ("Hepatobiliary pruritus", "Nov 2007"), ("Behcet's disease", "Nov 2007"), ("Neurocutaneous syndromes", "Nov 2006"), ("Cutaneous manifestations of thyroid disease", "Nov 2006"), ("Behcet disease", "Nov 2006"), ("Hirsutism", "Nov 2006"), ("Pellagra", "Nov 2006"), ("Acanthosis nigricans", "Nov 2006"), ("Biological agents in the treatment of psoriasis", "Nov 2006"), ("Sezary syndrome", "Nov 2006"), ("Nail psoriasis", "Nov 2006"), ("Hyper IgE disease", "Nov 2006"), ("Bullous drug eruptions", "May/June 2006"), ("Malakoplakia", "May/June 2006"), ("Antiphospholipid syndrome", "May/June 2006"), ("Cholestatic pruritus", "May/June 2006"), ("Acquired perforating disorders", "May/June 2006"), ("Phakomatosis", "May/June 2006"), ("Diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis", "May/June 2006"), ("Differential diagnosis of leg ulcers", "May/June 2006"), ("Paraneoplastic pemphigus", "May/June 2006"), ] # ─── Topic categories ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────── topic_keywords = { "Connective Tissue Diseases & Autoimmune": [ "lupus", "sle", "dermatomyositis", "scleroderma", "sclerosis", "crest", "anca", "ana", "collagen vascular", "connective tissue", "antinuclear", "rheumatoid", "sjögren", "behcet", "relapsing polychondritis", "immunofluorescence pattern", "myositis", "antiphospholipid", "drug induced lupus", "neonatal lupus", "lupus nephritis", "lupus pernio" ], "Renal Disease & Skin": [ "renal", "kidney", "uremic", "uraemic", "esrd", "end stage renal", "dialysis", "calcinosis", "calcification", "calciphylaxis", "calcify", "calcinosis cutis" ], "Diabetes & Endocrine Disorders": [ "diabet", "insulin", "diabetic foot", "necrobiosis lipoidica", "acanthosis nigricans", "pretibial myxedema", "thyroid", "hirsutism", "hyperandrogenism", "addisonian", "endocrine", "cushing", "acromegal", "pituitary", "adrenal", "hyperthyroid", "diabetic dermopathy", "poems syndrome" ], "Nutritional & Metabolic Disorders": [ "pellagra", "scurvy", "kwashiorkor", "zinc deficiency", "nutritional", "vitamin", "phrynoderma", "acrodermatitis enteropathica", "metabolic syndrome", "xanthoma", "xanthomatosis", "hyperlipidemia", "hypertriglycerid", "lipoid proteinosis", "diet", "alcohol", "nutrition" ], "Porphyrias": [ "porphyria", "porphyr", "erythropoietic", "protoporphyria", "variegate", "gunther", "pseudoporphyria", "heme" ], "Amyloidosis & Mucinoses": [ "amyloid", "macular amyloid", "lichen amyloid", "scleromyxedema", "scleredema", "mucinosis", "cutaneous mucinosis", "lipomelanotic" ], "Cutaneous Lymphomas & Malignancy": [ "lymphoma", "ctcl", "mycosis fungoides", "sezary", "leukemia", "malignancy", "malignant melanoma", "paraneoplastic", "leser-trelat", "internal malignancy", "basal cell", "paget", "langerhans cell histiocytosis", "dermatomyositis and internal" ], "HIV & STDs": [ "hiv", "aids", "antiretroviral", "haart", "entry inhibitor", "opportunistic", "std", "sti", "sexually transmitted", "syndromic treatment", "prevent", "point of care", "mucocutaneous manifestations of hiv", "vaccines.*sti", "vaccines.*std" ], "Vasculitis & Vascular Disorders": [ "vasculitis", "raynaud", "henoch", "schonlein", "purpura", "polyarteritis nodosa", "kawasaki", "wegener", "granulomatosis", "urticarial vasculitis", "erythema elevatum", "peripheral vascular", "leg ulcer", "arterial ulcer", "nodular vasculitis", "disseminated intravascular", "dic", "hypersensitivity vasculitis" ], "Hair Disorders": [ "hair", "alopecia", "telogen", "trichotillomania", "hirsutism", "hair loss", "hair removal", "androgenism", "trichogram" ], "Nail Changes & Diseases": [ "nail", "leukonychia", "terry", "half and half", "nail psoriasis", "nail disorders" ], "Pregnancy & Neonatal Dermatoses": [ "pregnanc", "neonatal", "dermatoses of pregnancy", "neonatal lupus", "neonatal varicella", "neonatal chicken pox", "blue berry muffin", "prenatal diagnosis", "obstet", "dermatological changes.*pregnan", "skin.*hair.*nail.*pregnan" ], "Genetic & Hereditary Disorders": [ "ectodermal dysplasia", "ichthyos", "dyskeratosis congenita", "poikiloderma", "phakomatosis", "neurocutaneous", "pseudoxanthoma", "fabry", "angiokeratoma", "chediak higashi", "oculo cutaneous albinism", "gene therapy", "stem cell", "hereditary angioedema", "hyper ige", "immunodeficiency", "primary immunodeficiency", "chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis", "netherton", "gunther" ], "Psychodermatology": [ "psycho", "delusion", "parasitosis", "dermatitis artefacta", "trichotillomania", "psychosomatic", "psychocutaneous", "senile pruritus", "neurotic" ], "Pruritus & Systemic Disease": [ "pruritus", "itching", "itch", "hepatic pruritus", "cholestatic", "hepatobiliary", "uremic pruritus", "systemic.*pruritus", "internal causes.*itch", "generalized pruritus" ], "Gastrointestinal & Hepatic": [ "gastro intestinal", "inflammatory bowel", "crohn", "hepatic", "liver", "dermatogenic enteropathy", "bowel", "gi disorder", "oral manifestations" ], "Cosmetology & Surgical Procedures": [ "dermal filler", "cosmetology", "botulinum toxin", "botox", "chemical peel", "microdermabrasion", "platelet rich plasma", "prp", "ageing face", "management of ageing", "melasma", "yellow peel", "tattoo", "mohs", "grafting", "skin grafting", "vitiligo.*surgery", "surgical.*vitiligo", "cryotherapy", "excimer", "triamcinolone", "intralesional", "biopsy", "reconstructive", "wound", "free radicals" ], "Lasers & Light Therapy": [ "laser", "photodynamic", "puva", "phototherapy", "excimer light", "light therap", "uv", "sun protect" ], "Pharmacology & Therapeutics": [ "biologicals", "biologic", "biosimilar", "antimalarial", "retinoid", "azathioprine", "cyclosporin", "methotrexate", "dapsone", "tacrolimus", "imiquimod", "mycophenolate", "rituximab", "antihistamine", "ivig", "plasmapheresis", "pulse therapy", "topical corticosteroid", "anti metabolite", "topical cytotoxic", "topical dapsone", "vaccines.*leprosy", "leprosy.*vaccine" ], "Infections (Bacterial, Viral, Fungal)": [ "mrsa", "herpes", "varicella", "sporotrichosis", "mycetoma", "fungal", "candidiasis", "ecthyma gangrenosum", "toxic shock", "syphilis", "leprosy", "kawasaki", "post herpetic", "neonatal chicken" ], "Sarcoidosis & Granulomatous": [ "sarcoidosis", "lupus pernio", "scar sarcoidosis" ], "Pigmentary Disorders": [ "pigmentation", "addisonian", "vitiligo.*surgery", "diffuse.*pigmentation", "melasma", "oculo cutaneous albinism" ], "Miscellaneous & Other Topics": [], # catch-all } def assign_topic(q): ql = q.lower() for topic, keywords in topic_keywords.items(): if topic == "Miscellaneous & Other Topics": continue for kw in keywords: try: if re.search(kw, ql): return topic except: if kw in ql: return topic return "Miscellaneous & Other Topics" # Cluster similar questions def similarity(a, b): return SequenceMatcher(None, a.lower(), b.lower()).ratio() clusters = [] # [canonical_q, [years]] for q, y in raw_data: found = False for c in clusters: if similarity(q, c[0]) > 0.72: c[1].append(y) found = True break if not found: clusters.append([q, [y]]) # Assign topics topic_dict = defaultdict(list) for canon, years in clusters: topic = assign_topic(canon) topic_dict[topic].append((canon, sorted(set(years)), len(years))) # Sort within each topic: most repeated first for topic in topic_dict: topic_dict[topic].sort(key=lambda x: x[2], reverse=True) # Sort topics by number of questions sorted_topics = sorted(topic_dict.items(), key=lambda x: sum(c[2] for c in x[1]), reverse=True) print("Topic summary:") for t, qs in sorted_topics: total = sum(c[2] for c in qs) print(f" {t}: {len(qs)} unique, {total} total appearances") PYEOF

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