Chapter 84 - Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Question 1

TABLE 84-1
Diagnostic Criteria (3)

Answer 1

1. Typical lesion (1 or more): painful nodules, abscesses, draining sinuses, double-open comedones, bridged scars
2. Typical distribution: axillae, groin, buttocks, perineal, and inframammary regions
   *Atypical or ectopic sites may be affected but at least 1 typical area must
   be involved.
3. Chronicity and recurrence of symptoms

Question 2

TABLE 84-3
Hurley Staging

CHARACTERISTICS
Recurrent abscesses without scarring or sinus tract formation

Answer 2

Hurley Stage I

Question 3

TABLE 84-3
Hurley Staging

CHARACTERISTICS
Recurrent abscesses with scarring and sinus tract formation separated by normal skin

Answer 3

Hurley Stage II

Question 4

TABLE 84-3
Hurley Staging

CHARACTERISTICS
Recurrent abscesses, diffuse scarring, and interconnecting sinus tracts with minimal to no normal skin between lesions

Answer 4

Hurley Stage III