Cutaneous swellings, nodules and tumours Flashcards
1
Q
What causes eosinophilic granuloma?
A
Collagen necrosis
Due to insect bites or trauma
2
Q
How are eosinophilic granulomas diagnosed and treated?
A
Dx: skin biopsy
Tx: surgery?
3
Q
What virus causes sarcoids?
A
Bovine papilloma virus 1 and 2
4
Q
What are the 6 types of sarcoid?
A
OVNFMM Occult Verrucose Nodular Fibroblastic Mixed malignant
5
Q
Solitary skin tumours on the head are uncommon, but may signifying what neoplasm? What sex is predisposed?
A
Mast cell tumour
Males