Chapter 18 - Dermal Induration

Question 1

dermal thickening resulting in skin that feels thicker or firmer than normal

Answer 1

induration

Question 2

cause of dermal induration on the lower extremities

Answer 2

stasis dermatitis

Question 3

for all causes of dermal induration, do a ____

Answer 3

biopsy

Question 4

an increase in the number and activity of fibroblasts produces excessive collagen, which results in thickening of the dermis

Answer 4

scleroderma

Question 5

localized scleroderma is confined to the skin

Answer 5

morphea

Question 6

fibrosis affects the skin more diffusely and also affest some internal organs

Answer 6

PSS

Progressive systemic sclerosis

Question 7

“autoimmune” collagen vascular disease

Answer 7

scleroderma

Question 8

pain and color change of the digits on exposure to cold

Answer 8

Raynauds phenomenon

Question 9

most common sx with progressive systemic sclerosis

Answer 9

raynauds phenomenon

Question 10

ANA and swallow study is done with this condition

Answer 10

scleroderma

Question 11

spirochete borrelia burgdorferi is the cause for ___

Answer 11

morphea

Question 12

asymptomatic skin condition characterized by dermal papules, forming annular plaques and commonly arising on the dorsal hands and feet

Answer 12

granuloma annulare

Question 13

brownish plaques with serpiginous borders

Answer 13

granuloma annulare

Question 14

for children, no treatment is the best treatment for this condition

Answer 14

granuloma annulare

spontaneous resolution

Question 15

a chronic inflammatory condition that results in sclerotic white plaques due to thickening of the superficial dermis with overlying, thinned, finely wrinkled epidermis

Answer 15

Lichen sclerosis et atrophics

Question 16

plaques with reddish brown active border and yellowish depressed center with telangiectasias, involved anterior shins

Answer 16

necrobrosis lipoidica

Question 17

necrobrosis lipoidica is strongly associated with ____

Answer 17

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