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Chapter 5: Integumentary Flashcards

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Abscess

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localization of pus at the site of an infection

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acne

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inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin
- blackheads (comedos)

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alopecia

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partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin condition (disease)

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Bowen Disease

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very early form of skin cancer, which is easily curable and characterized by a red, scaly patch on the skin
- squamous cell carcinoma

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cellulitis

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diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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chloasma

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pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish-brown patches or spots

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comedo

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typical small skin lesion of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin

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decubitus ulcer

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inflammation, sore, or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to tissues, usually in elderly bedridden persons
- pressure ulcer

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ecchymosis

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skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregularly formed hemorrhagic area with color changing from bluish-black to greenish-brown or yellow
- bruise

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eczema

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chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, and scabs and accompanied by intense itching (pruritus)
- atopic dermatitis

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erythema

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redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

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eschar

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dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn

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impetigo

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bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture

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keratosis

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thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skin
- callus
- wart

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lentigo

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small brown macules, especially on the face and arms, brought on by sun exposure, usually in a middle-aged or older person

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pallor

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unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin

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pediculosis

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infestation with lice, transmitted by personal contact or common use of brushed, combs, or headgear

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petechia

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minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin

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pruritus

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intense itching

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psoriasis

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chronic skin disease characterized by itchy red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales and caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis

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purpura

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any of several bleeding disorder characterized by hemorrhage into the tissues, particularly beneath the skin or mucous membranes, producing ecchymoses or petechiae

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scabies

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contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, commonly through sexual contact

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tinea

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fungal skin infection whose name commonly indicates the body part affected
- ringworm

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urticaria

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allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives

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verruca

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epidermal growth caused by a virus
- warts

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vitiligo

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localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

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allergy skin test

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any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient’s sensitivity to it

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intradermal allergy skin test

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identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts of the suspected allergens and observing the skin for a subsequent reaction

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patch allergy skin test

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identifies allergic contact dermatitis by applying a suspected allergen to a patch, which is then taped on the skin, usually the forearm, and observing the area 24 hours later for an allergic response

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scratch allergy skin test

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identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of the suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin
- puncture test
- prick test

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culture and sensitivity (C&S)

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lab test to determine the presence of pathogens in patients with suspected wound infections and identify the appropriate drug therapy to which the organism responds (sensitivity)

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biopsy (Bx, bx)

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representative tissue sample removed from a body site for microscopic examination

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frozen section (FS) biopsy

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ultra thin slice of tissue from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination

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needle biopsy

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removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hollow needle, usually attached to a syringe

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punch biopsy

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removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch

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shave biopsy

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removal of elevated lesions using a surgical blade

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Mohs

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procedure that involves progressive removal and examination of layers of cancer-containing skin until only cancer-free tissue remains
- micrographic surgery

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skin graft

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transplantation of healthy tissue to an injured site

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allograft

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transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person
- homograft

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autograft

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transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another in the same individuals

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synthetic graft

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transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern

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xenograft

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transplantation (dermis only) from a foreign donor (usually a pig) and transferred to a human
- heterograft

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chemical peel

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chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general keratosis
- chemabrasion

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cryosurgery

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use of subfreezing temperature (commonly liquid nitrogen) to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue, such as tumors, warts, and unwanted, cancerous, or uninfected tissue

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debridement

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removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents

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dermabrasion

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rubbing (abrasion) using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away (abrade) the epidermis

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fulguration

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tissue destruction by means of high-frequency electric current
- electrodessication

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photodynamic therapy (PDT)

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procedure in which cells selectively treated with an agent called a photosensitizer are exposed to light to produce a reaction that destroys the cells

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macule

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flat, pigmented, circumscribed area less than 1cm in diameter
- freckle
- flat mole

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papule

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solid, elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter that may be the same color as the skin or pigmented
- nervus
- wart
- pimple

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vesicle

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elevated, circumscribed, fluid-filled lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter
- shingles
- chicken pox

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nodule

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palpable, circumscribed lesion; larger and deeper than a papule (0.6 to 2 cm in diameter); extends into the dermal area
- intradermal nevus
benign or malignant tumor

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pustule

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small, raised, circumscribed lesion that contains pus; usually less than 1 cm in diameter
- acne
- furuncle
- pustular psoriasis
- scabies

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tumor

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solid, elevated lesion larger than 2cm in diameter that extends into the dermal and subcutaneous layers
- lipoma
- steatoma
- dermatofibroma

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bulla

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vesicle or blister larger than 1 cm in diameter
- 2nd degree burns
- severe poison oak
- poison ivy

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wheal

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elevated, firm, round lesion with localized skin edema that varies in size, shape, and color; paler in the center than surrounding edges; accompanied by itching
- hives
- insect bites
- uticaria

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excoriations

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linear scratch marks or traumatized abrasions of the epidermis
- scratches
- abrasions
- chemical/thermal burns

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fissure

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small slit or crack line sore that extends into the dermal layer; could be caused by continuous inflammation and drying

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ulcer

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an open sore or lesion that extends to the dermis and usually heals with scarring
- pressure sore
- basal cell carcinoma

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