Chapter 19 - Skin Flashcards

1
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Layers of the epidermis, bottom up.

A
  1. Stratum basalis (stem cell)
  2. Statum spinosum (desmosomes!)
  3. Stratum granulosum
  4. Stratum corneum
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What type of immune response is Eczema? What is it associated with?

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Type I. Associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis.

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What type of bacteria causes acne?

A

Propionibacterium acnes

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Acanthosis = ?

A

Epidermal hyperplasia

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Parakeratosis =

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Kyperkeratosis with retention of keratinocyte nuclei in stratum corneum.

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Histology findings with Psoriasis? (4)

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  1. Acanthosis
  2. Parakeratosis
  3. Munro microabscesses (collection of neutrophils in the stratum corneum)
  4. Auspitz sign (bleeding when scale picked off).
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5 P’s of Lichen Planus?

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Pruritic, planar, polygonal, purple papules.

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Histological appearance of Lichen Planus?

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‘Saw-tooth’ appearance.

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9
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what is Lichen Planus associated with?

A

Chronic Hep C infection.

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Presentation of Pemphigus Vulgaris and target of autoimmune destruction?

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Presents as skin and oral mucosa bullae, positive Nikolsky sign. Due to autoimmune destruction of DESMOSOMES.

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Presentation of Bullous Pemphigoid and target of autoimmune destruction?

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Presents as skin bullae ONLY (no mucosal involvement), negative Nikolsky sign. Due to autoimmune destruction of hemidesmosomes. More mild than Pemphigus vulgaris.

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What is Dermatitis Herpetiformis and what is it associated with?

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Autoimmune deposition of IgA at the tips of dermal papillae, presents as pruritic vesicles that are herpetiform (grouped).

Strong associated with CELIAC DISEASE.

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What is Erythema Multiforme associated with?

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HSV infections, Mycoplasma, drugs (penicillin and sulfonamides), autoimmune disease (SLE), and malignancy.

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Waxy, ‘stuck on’ appearance, with keratin pseudocysts ???

A

Seborrheic Keratosis

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What is Leser-Trélat sign?

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The sudden onset of multiple seborrheic keratosis. Indicates underlying carcinoma (GI)

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What is Acanthosis Nicricans and what is it associated with?

A

Epidermal hyperplasia with darkening of the skin. Associated with insulin resistance and malignance (esp. gastric carcinoma).

17
Q

What type of skin cancer appears on the upper lip?

A

Basal Cell Carcinoma

18
Q

Histology of Basal cell carcinoma?

A

Nodules of basal cells with peripheral palisading.

19
Q

Keratin pearls = ???

A

Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

20
Q

What type of skin cancer appears on the lower lip?

A

Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

21
Q

What is a precursor of Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

A

Actinic Keratosis

22
Q

What is a keratoacanthoma?

A

Well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma that develops rapidly and regresses spontaneously. Presents as a cup shaped tumor filled with keratin debris.

23
Q

What cell type do melanocytes derive from?

A

Neural Crest Cells

24
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Where is melanin made and what is the precursor molecule?

A

Made in melanosomes using tyrosine.

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Cause of Vitiligo?
Autoimmune destruction of melanocytes.
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Common cause of Albinism?
Enzyme defect (usually tyrosinase) that impairs melanin production.
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What causes freckles (ephelis)?
Increased number of melanosomes, NOT melanocytes.
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ABCDE's of melanoma?
``` Asymmetry Border irregular Color not uniform Diameter >6mm Evolution ```
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Most important factor for predicting metastasis in melanoma?
Depth
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Common bacterial cause of impetigo?
Staph aureus OR Staph pyogenes
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Common bacterial cause of cellulitis?
Staph aureus OR Staph pyogenes.
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What cellular component causes Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome?
Exfoliative A and B toxins lead to epidermolysis of stratum granulosum… (Staph aureus)
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What do firm, pink, umbilicated papules indicate (most often in children…)
Mulluscum Contagiosum (due to POXVIRUS)