Cutaneous manifestations of DM Flashcards
1
Q
Hands
A
Cheiroarthropathy
Granuloma annulare
Glucose skin prick testing marks
Signs of carpal tunnel syndrome
2
Q
What is Cheiroarthropathy
A
Tight waxy skin that limits finger extension
Sclerosis of tendon sheaths
Destructive degenerative arthritis
Prayer sign
3
Q
What is Granuloma annulare
A
Flesh-coloured papules in annular configuration Usually on dorsum of hand
10% assoc. ̄c DM
Benign inflammatory dermatosis
4
Q
Other injection sites
A
Shoulders, abdomen and thighs
Lipodystrophy
5
Q
Shins
A
Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum:
Well-demarcated waxy, bruise-like plaques Prominent blood vessels
90% female
6
Q
Feet
A
Charcot’s Joints
Ulcers: heel, metatarsal heads, digits
7
Q
Other: 2
A
Infections: candida, cellulitis
Eruptive tendon xanthoma: 2O to hyperlipidaemia
