corns and callus Flashcards

1
Q

what is a callus

A

a local or diffused area of thickened skin in response to stress of friction

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2
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heloma durum

A

frictional/compressed area of high pressure which results in formation of a hard corn

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3
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heloma molle

A

soft macerated corn

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4
Q

heloma millare

A

seed corn

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5
Q

neurovascular corn

A

same as HD but inclusion of small capillaries + possible free nerve endings

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6
Q

fibrous corn

A

same as HD inclusion of fibrous tissue

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