Cases Flashcards
1
Q
A 68 year old male with two year history of lesion on his abdomen. No associated bleeding or itching, however it is gradually enlarging and his wife has sent him in to have it assessed.
He has solar keratoses treated in the past with cryotherapy but is generally in good health. Family history of skin cancer but doesn’t know which type.
A
Seborrheic Keratosis
2
Q
What is this condition? Describe some key features of it?
A
Pityriasis lichenoides
- uncommon rash - range from mild chornic to severe acute (see below)
- chronic development of symptomless small scaling papules which regress over weeks.
- acute is characterised by small scaling papules that become blisters.
- associated with infections and lymphoproliferative disorders
3
Q
What is this condition? Briefly describe it.
A
Pityriasis Rosea
- viral rash lasts about 6-12 weeks.
- herald patch (1-20 days before) followed by similar smaller oval patches mainly on the chest and back
- teenagers and young adults
- associated with reactivation of HSV 6 and 7 - causes roseola
- pale marks may persist for a few months in darker skinned people.
- in early pregnancy can cause miscarriage.