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4.1 Histopathology of common skin neoplasms Flashcards

1
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What are the three layers of the skin?

A

Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutis (hypodermis)

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2
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What are the layers and components of the epidermis?

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Stratum corneum 
Stratum ganulosum 
Stratum spinosum 
Stratum basale 
Keratinocytes 
Basal cells 
Melanocytes
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3
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Define macule

A

flat discoloured lesion up to 10mm

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4
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Define patch

A

flat discoloured lesion >10mm

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5
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Define papule

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elevated (dome, flat topped) lesion up to 10mm

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6
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Define nodule

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Elevated (dome) lesion >10mm

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7
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Define plaque

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elevated flat topped lesion >10mm

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8
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Define vesicle

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fluid filled lesion up to 10mm

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9
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Define bulla

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fluid filled raised lesion >10mm

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10
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Define pustule

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pus filled raised lesion

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11
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Define Lichenification

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thickened rough skin with prominent markings

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12
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Define excoriation

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traumatic lesion with breakage of the epidermis and raw liner area

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13
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What is hyperkeratosis

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thickening of the stratum corneum

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14
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What is parakeratosis

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retention of nuclei in stratum corneum

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15
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What is hypergranulosis

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hyperplasia of the stratum corneum

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16
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What is acanthosis

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Diffuse epidermal hyperplasia

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17
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What is papillomatosis

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Surface elevation caused by hyperplasia and enlarged dermal papillae

18
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What is spongioisis

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intracellular edema of epidermis

19
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What is dyskeratosis

A

abnormal premature keratinization below stratum granulosum

20
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What neoplasms can you have of the keratinocytes

A

Epidermal cyst
Actinic (solar) keratosis
SCC
Keratoacanthoma

21
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What neoplasms can you have of basal cells?

A

Seborrhoeic keratosis

BCC

22
Q

What neoplasms can you have with melanocytes?

A

Ephelis (freckles)
Lentigo (age spots)
Naevocellular naevi (moles)
Melanome

23
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What is the microscopic appearance of epidermal cysts?

A

Keratin debris containing cyst lined by benign squamous epithelium (found in the dermis) - benign

24
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What is the appearance of actinic keratosis and who does it usually occur in?

A

Scaly patches due to too much keratin (confined to the epidermis) - usually in the elderly from sun exposure

25
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What is the microscopic appearance of actinic keratosis?

A

Hyperkeratosis
Epidermal dysplastic (neoplastic but not invasive)
Solar elastosis of the dermal collagen

26
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What is the treatment of actinic keratosis and why is it important?

A

Freezing, curettage, topical treatments, excision

Important because it is a precursor for SCC

27
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What is the macroscopic appearance of SCC?

A

Nodular, scaly, ulcerated

  • Red scaling plaques when in situ
  • Nodular keratin producing when invaded
28
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What is the microscopic appearance of SCC?

A

Invasion beyond BM
Resemble keratinocytes
Focal keratinization

29
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What is the appearance of Solar elastosis?

A

Looks blue as apposed to healthy pink collagen bundles

30
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What is the macroscopic appearance of keratocnathoma?

A

Crateriform

31
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What is the microscopic appearance of keratocanthoma?

A

Nodule with a central crater filled with keratin

32
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What type of neoplasm is keratocanthoma?

A

Benign rapidly developing neoplasm which mimics a well differentiated SCC

33
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What is the macroscopic appearance of seborrhoeic keratosis?

A

Raised warty lesions

34
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What is the microscopic appearance of seborrhoeic keratosis?

A

Proliferation of benign basal cells

Keratin nests

35
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what is the macroscopic appearance of BCC?

A

Pearly papules with surface telangiectasia (blood vessels)

36
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What is the microscopic appearance of BCC?

A

Malignant basal cells
Peripheral palisading
Apoptotic debris
Retraction artefact - clefting around

37
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What are ephelis?

A

Freckles which appear after sun exposure

38
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What is the microscopic appearance of ephelis?

A

Increased melanin pigment in basal layer but normal number of melanocytes

39
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What are lentigo?

A

benign age spots which do not darken on sun exposure

40
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What is the microscopic appearance of lentigo?

A

Linear (non nested) melanocytic hyperplasia

Above the BM

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