Derm Flashcards
Is Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis cell poor?
yes
How many biopsies?
two
What is more common, BP or PV?
BP
What is the age range for BP?
60-80
Which two specific antigens for BP?
180 and 230
Does BP appear quickly or over time?
over time
Which two immune proteins deposit during BP?
IgG and C3
Systemic or topical steroids for BULLOUS Pemphigoid?
systemic
Does antibody titer correlate during episodes of BP?
yes
Does pemphigoid gestationis attack oral mucosa?
no
Systemic or topical steroids for Pemphigoid Gestationis?
systemic
What specific structure does Pemphigoid Gestationis hit?
umbilicus
Does PUPP hit the umbilcus?
no
Where does PUPP appear?
abdominal striae
Is dermatitis herpetiformis itchy?
yes
Which two areas does dermatitis herpetiformis attack?
elbows and knees
Which immune cell is involved with dermatitis herpetiformis?
neutrophil
Which drug can be used to treat DH?
dapsone
What part of the body does LABD most commonly affect?
trunk
Does LABD attack the mucus membranes?
yes
What drug can cause LABD?
vancomycin
Genes for what disease can predispose to PCT?
hemochromatosis
Which three non-Genetic factors can cause PCT?
ethanol
estrogens
chronic Hep. C
What part of the body does PCT most commonly affect?
hands
Superficial blood vessels with circumferential IgG deposition is indicative of what disease?
PCT
What drug can be used to treat PCT?
chloroquine
What are two other names for Pseudoporphyria?
drug induced porphyria
bullous dermatosis of dialysis
What causes Bullous Diabeticorum?
weakness of basement membrane
Which isotypes of desmoglein for PV?
one and three
Which two immune proteins deposit during PV?
C3 and IgG
Which protein acorrding to Abbott, is cleaved during impetigo and SSSS?
desmoglein-1
Where does a friction blister occur?
below stratum corneum
What protein is dysfunctional during Hailey-Hailey disease?
calcium pump
What two areas does Hailey-Hailey present?
groin and axillae
Two treatments for Hailey-Hailey?
tetracyclines and steroids
What protein is dysfunctional during Dariers disease?
calcium pump
What causes Grovers Disease?
sweating and heat
What type of patients does Grovers Disease occur?
bedridden
What gene is mutated during Gorlin Disease? What signaling molecule is involved? Chromosome involved?
PTCH
Sonic hedgehog
chromosome nine
How does Gorlin Disease present?
multiple BCCs
What is a Marjolin’s Ulcer?
SCC in a previous burn
Which cancer can coarse along nerves?
SCC
Which two HPV isotypes are associated with Anogenital Verrucous Carcinoma?
six and eleven
What type of -plasia for Actinic Keratosis?
Dysplasia
What builds up during Actinic Keratosis?
excessive keratin
What is the mode of inheritance for Xeroderma Pigmentosum?
AR
What cells give rise to a Merkel Cell Carcinoma?
neural crest
or neuroectoderm
What female tumor can metastisize to the skin?
breast
What is another name for Lymphangiosarcoma?
Stewart-Treves
Do angiosarcomas have good or poor prognosis?
poor
Whats another name for a skin tag?
Fibroepithelial Polyp
Which two cysts are full of keratin?
dermoid cyst
Trichilemmal Cyst
When does a Dermoid Cyst present?
birth
Where does a Dermoid Cyst present?
lateral aspect of eyelid
What is the mode of inheritance for Steatocystoma?
autosomal dominant
What is a Trichilemmoma called? Associated with what disease?
benign hair follicle tumor
Cowden
What gene for Cowden Syndrome?
PTEN
Cowdens Syndrome present with malignancies in which two areas?
breast and thyroid
Birt-Hoge-Dube presents with tumors in which two organs?
lung and renal
What can sebaceous hyperplasia be confused with?
BCC
What disease can a Sebaceous Adenoma be associated with?
Muir-Torre Syndrome
What syndrome is Muir-Torre Syndrome associated with?
HNPCC
Which two diseases are Xanthogranuloma associated with?
CML and neurofibromatosis
What is a Xanthogranuloma also called?
Juvenile Xanthoma
Which LCH is most aggressive?
Letterer-Siwe
What are the three presentations of Hand-Schuler-Christian?
lytic skull lesion
diabetes insipidus
proptosis
Which CD molecule is LCH associated with?
CD1a
Are Schwannomas encapsulated?
yes
Schwannoma has what PROMINENT structure?
blood vessels
Are neurofibromas encapsulated?
no
What is superficial fibromatosis of the foot called?
Ledderhose Disease
What are the two flat lesions?
macule and patch
What is the size of a macule?
less than one cm
What is the size of a patch?
greater than one cm
What are the four raised lesions?
papule
nodule
tumor
plaque
What is the size of a papule?
less than one cm
What is the size of a nodule?
more than one cm
What is the size of a tumor?
greater than 2cm
What is flat topped?
plaque
What are the two clear fluid containing lesions?
vesicles and bulla
What is the size of a vesicle?
less than one cm
What is the size of a pustule?
greater than one cm
What fluid containing lesion has pus?
pustule
What skin disease does M. furfur cause?
Tinea versicolor
What rxn does 14-alpha-demethylase catalyze?
lanosterol to ergosterol