Derm Documenation Flashcards
what are these
macules
what are these
patches
__ are flat and < 10 mm
__ are flat and > 10 mm
macules
patches
what is this
plaque
what is this
wheal
__ are raised and > 10 mm
plaques
what do wheals make you think of
hives
what is this
papule
what is this
nodule
__ are raised and < 5 mm
__ are raised and > 5 mm
papule
nodule
what are these
vesicles
what is this
bulla
__ are serous, fluid filled and < 5 mm
__ are serous, fluid filled and > 5 mm
vesicle
bulla
what are these
pustules
what is this
cyst
what differentiates vesicles vs pustules
vesicles: serous
pustules: pus
describe a cyst
fluid filled
mobile
how do you describe this
scaling
how do you describe this
crusting
what does “crusting” make you think of
impetigo
what is this
excoriation
describe this
umbilicated
what is this
fissure
what is this
ulcer
what is this
atrophy/striae
what is this
lichenification w. overlying scale
what is this
hypertrophic scar
what is this
keloid
what configuration is this
annular
what configuration is this
arcuate
what configuration is this
circinate
what configuration is this
confluent
what configuration is this
discoid
what configuration is this
eczematoid
what configuration is this
grouped
what configuration is this
keratotic
what configuration is this
linear
what configuration is this
reticulated
what configuration is this
serpiginous
what configuration is this
telangiectactic
what configuration is this
zosterform
what does linear configuration make you think of (2)
zoster
contact dermatitis
telangiectacic configurations are always__
and will never __
vascular
blanch
blanching indicates __
nonblanching indicates __
blanching: intact capillary system
nonblanching: not intact capillary system
what does MAD stand for
morphology
arrangement
distribution
morphology includes (5)
shape
size
color
elevation
margination
arrangement includes (4)
single
grouped
annular
patterns
distribution includes (2)
localized
disseminated
non blanching makes you think of (2)
purpura
petechiae
do not miss non blanching rash
meningococcal rash
bright red, linear eruption of edematous papules and bullae along the lateral aspect of the left leg
contact dermatitis
what does excoriation make you think of in terms of symptoms
itching/bothersome
between the DIP and the PIP is __ inches/__ cm
1 in
2.5 cm
always document __ depending on area of lesion/rash
LAD if present in area w. regional lymph nodes
describe this
1 cm nodule, post r shoulder, no drainage, surrounding erythema, or discoloration
describe this
2.5 cm circular, raised plaque w. well defined borders and some central clearing
what is this
tinea corporis -> ringworm
describe this
9 cm oval, raised, mildly pink wheal on upper back - overlying skin is intact w.o discharge
one way to differentiate wheal vs cellulitis based on symptoms
wheal is more likely itchy
what is this
draining/infected wheal
what does a draining wheal make you think of (2)
thermal burns -> sun/heat source
meds rxn
describe this
five annular lesions ranging from 1 cm to 7-8 cm on ant l shoulder - consistent w. tinea corporis
describe this
several confluent and linear intact blisters/vesicles over an erythematous base on left lower leg
what is this
contact dermatitis
describe this
well healing laceration of RUE w. four intact sutures - no e.o infxn
describe this
perforated right TM w. serous drainage - perf is apx 25% of TM and located btw 3 and 6 o’clock
3 most important things to document w. perforated TM
size
infected vs non infected
hearing fxn
describe this
arm is abducted and against body - loss of shoulder contour w. obvious deformity - palpable gap just under acromion where humeral head usually lies - overlying skin is intact w.o e.o rash/trauma/edema/ecchymosis
describe this
obese pt - large region of periumbilical ecchymosis
cullen sign
cullen sign is mc __
but could also be __
necrotizing pancreatitis
ectopic pregnancy
describe this
obvious deformity of left 3rd finger at PIP joint w. ulnar angulation of distal segment - overlying skin intact
what must you always do for dislocations (2)
pre/post films
check and document CMS
describe this
left eye deviated nasally (esotropia) - clear sclera/conjunctiva, no periorbital edema, trauma, erythema, or drainage
what is this
esotropia
what is this
exotropia
what is this
hypotropia
what is this
hypertropia
describe this
1 cm x 1.5 cm oval ulceration distal to medial malleolus - e.o wound healing w. granulation - no discharge or surrounding erythema
describe this
4-5 in gaping linear laceration over medial aspect of distal thigh above knee joint - involves subq tissue - bleeding controlled, no FB
3 things to document w. lacerations
clean vs contaminated
joint space involvement
CMS intact