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Dermatologic manifestations in patients w/ systemic disease Flashcards

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What are the cutaneous findings in Behçet’s disease?

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Orogenital aphthous ulcers, pustular vasculitis, and pathergy

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What systemic manifestations are seen in Behçet’s disease?

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A/w pericarditis, coronary arteritis, valve disease, CNS vasculitis, and ocular disease (e.g. vasculitis, uveitis [panuveitis > posterior uveitis > anterior uveitis], vitritis, retinitis)

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What are the cutaneous findings of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome?

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Fibrofolliculomas, trichodiscomas, perifollicular fibromas, and acrochordons; lesions most commonly affect head/neck; lesions tend to present in 30s–40s

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What are the genetics of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome?

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Folliculin (FLCN) mutations (involved in mTOR signaling)

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What are the associations seen in Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome?

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  • Pulmonary cysts (most common; up to 90%) lead to spontaneous pneumothorax (30%)
  • Multiple renal carcinomas (15%, most commonly chromophobe renal carcinoma and oncocytoma)
  • Medullary thyroid cancers
  • +/- colon cancer
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Cutaneous findings of Cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome?

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Coarse facies (long and broad), generalized ichthyosis- like scaling, keratosis pilaris, CALMs, nevi, and sparse curly hair

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Genetics of Cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome?

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AD; RASopathy, mutations in BRAF (most commonly) and other MAPK mutations

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Assocations of Cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome?

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  • A/w mental retardation, pulmonic stenosis, atrial septal defect, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and short stature
  • All RASopathies (CFC, NF1, Noonan, Costello syndromes, and LEOPARD) affect RAS/MAPK pathway and have similar clinical presentations → often need genetic tests to distinguish
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Cutaneous findings in Carney complex (LAMB/NAME syndromes)?

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LAMB = Lentigines, Atrial (and cutaneous) Myxomas, Blue nevi (classically epithelioid blue nevi)

NAME = Nevi, Atrial (and cutaneous) Myxomas, Ephelides

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Genetics of Carney complex (LAMB/NAME syndromes)?

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AD, mutations in PRKAR1A gene (subunit of protein kinase A)

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Associations seen in Carney complex (LAMB/NAME syndromes)?

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A/w variety of endocrine neoplasms;

most commonly affected = adrenal gland; p/w

primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease →

Cushing’s

Other endocrine abnormalities: pituitary adenomas and testicular cancer (Sertoli type)

A/w psammomatous melanotic schwannoma

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What are the cutaneous findings in Carvajal syndrome?

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Striate epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma; wooly scalp hair

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Genetics of Carvajal syndrome?

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AR, desmoplakin mutations

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Associations seen in Carvajal syndrome?

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A/w dilated left ventricular cardiomyopathy
* Mnemonic: “CarvajaL = Linear/striate PPK + Left ventricular cardiomyopathy”

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Cutaneous findings of Churg-Strauss syndrome (allergic granulomatous angiitis)?

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Skin involvement in 60%; LCV, urticaria, livedo reticularis, subcutaneous nodules, PNGD (palisaded neutrophilic granulomatous dermatitis), and extravascular granulomas

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Associations of Churg-Strauss syndrome (allergic granulomatous angiitis)?

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Most commonly a/w allergic rhinitis, severe asthma, peripheral eosinophilia of ≥10%, sinusitis, transient pulmonary infiltrates, and mononeuritis multiplex

  • Increased serum IgE levels
  • Most common causes of mortality: myocarditis and coronary arteritis
  • ANCAs detectable in 50%; p-ANCA (anti-MPO) ≫ c-ANCA (PR-3)
  • ANCAs less frequently positive compared with Wegener’s (50% vs ~100%)
  • May be a/w leukotriene inhibitors (montelukast and zafirlukast)
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Cutaneous findings of Costello syndrome?

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Lax skin on hands and feet, coarse facies, low-set ears, deep palmoplantar creases, periorificial papillomas, acanthosis nigricans, and curly hair

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Genetics of Costello syndrome?

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AD, one of the RASopathies; mutations in HRAS (85%) > KRAS (10%–15%)

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Associations with Costello syndrome?

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  • A/w mental and growth retardation, pulmonic stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and arrhythmias
  • Increased risk of rhabdomyosarcoma and transitional cell (bladder) CA
  • All RASopathies (CFC, NF1, Noonan, Costello syndromes, and LEOPARD) have similar clinical presentations –> need genetic tests to distinguish
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Cutaneous findings of cutis laxa?

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Loose, pendulous skin of face (esp. periocular and cheeks leading to “bloodhound facies”), neck, axillae, and thighs; skin lacks elastic recoil (vs EDS)

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Genetics of cutis laxa?

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Multiple forms:

  • AR: most common and most severe; Fibulin-5 (FBLN5)
  • AD: benign course; Elastin (ELN) > FBLN5 - XLR: ATP7A (copper transporter)
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Associations of cutis laxa?

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Occipital horn syndrome is the current name for XLR cutis laxa, (which was also formerly called Ehlers-Danlos type IX); OHS a mild variant of Menkes kinky hair syndrome

  • AR cutis laxa is most frequently a/w internal organ dysfunction and death:

Pulmonary: bronchiectasis, emphysema leading to right-sided heart failure

Cardiac: aortic dilation/rupture; right-sided heart failure

GI: diverticulae

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Associations with dermatomyositis?

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A/w ECG changes and pericarditis
- Cardiac involvement = poor prognostic sign; a/w

anti-SRP autoantibodies
- Pulmonary fibrosis a/w antisynthetase syndrome (Jo-1, PL7, and PL-12; autoantibodies target tRNA synthetase)

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Cutaneous findings in Ehler-Danlos syndrome (classic form)?

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Skin hyperelasticity, “cigarette paper” and “fish mouth” scars, ecchymoses, Gorlin sign, and molluscoid pseudotumors

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Associations with Ehler-Danlos syndrome (classic form)?

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  • A/w aortic root dilation, mitral and tricuspid prolapse or regurgitation
  • Identical cardiac findings may also be seen in hypermobility type of EDS (traditionally, EDS type III)
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Cutaneous findings in Ehler-Danlos syndrome (vascular form/type IV)?

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Thin, translucent skin w/ visible veins (most prominent on chest), diffuse bruising

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Genetics of Ehler-Danlos syndrome (vascular form/type IV)?

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AD; mutations in collagen III (COL3A1)

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Associations with Ehler-Danlos syndrome (vascular form/type IV)?

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Most dangerous form of EDS = risk of death from rupture of internal organs (arterial rupture > GI tract [esp. sigmoid colon], uterus [particularly in pregnancy])
- Arterial rupture sites: thorax/abdomen > head/neck> extermities

  • Most important feature is vascular fragility leading to arterial aneurysms, dissection, and rupture (Mnemonic: “IV = vascular”)
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Cutaneous lesions of endocarditis?

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Purpura, Janeway lesions (not painful; palms and soles), Osler’s nodes (painful; “Osler’s = Oww!”; fingers and toes) nail-fold infarction

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Systemic manifestations of erythroderma?

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  • A/w high-output cardiac failure
  • May be as a result of multiple dermatoses, CTCL, or drug eruptions
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Cutaneous findings of Fabry disease?

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Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum (angiokeratomas in “bathing suit distribution”), hypohidrosis, episodic pain in hands/feet (acroparesthesia), and whorled corneal opacities (cornea verticillata)

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What are the genetics of Fabry disease?

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XLR: GLA mutation leading to alpha-galactosidase deficiency

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Associations with Fabry disease?

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Most serious complications: atherosclerotic disease of CV and CNS leading to MI and stroke; chronic proteinuria leading to renal failure

α-galactosidase deficiency leads to increased globotriaosylceramide deposits in tissues leading to end-organ damage

  • “Maltese crosses” (birefringent lipid globules) seen on polarization of urine sediment
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What are the cutaneous findings of hemochromatosis?

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Diffuse bronze hyperpigmentation (melanin)

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What is the gene mutation in hemochromatosis?

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HFE mutation

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What are the systemic associations with hemochromatosis?

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A/w CHF (congestive heart failure), supraventricular arrhythmias, diabetes mellitus, and cirrhosis

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What are the cutaneous findings of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?

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Multiple macular/“mat-like” telangiectasias most commonly on lips, oral mucosa, and extremities

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Genetics of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?

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AD, mutations in genes involved in TGF-β transduction pathway:

HHT1 = endoglin (ENG)

HHT2 = Alk-1 (ACVRL1)

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In what type of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is pulmonary disease most common in?

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Type I > type II

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Associations with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?

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Epistaxis (often the initial symptom), AV malformations of lungs (HHT-1 most commonly), liver (HHT-2 most commonly) and CNS; recurrent upper GI hemorrhage

Mnemonic: “Alk-1 is a/w liver” (think of Alkaline phosphatase, which is found in liver)

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What are the cutaneous findings of homocystinuria?

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Livedo reticularis, malar rash, tissue-paper scars, diffuse pigment dilution, Marfanoid habitus, and ectopia lentis (downward lens dislocation)

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Genetics of homocystinuria?

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AR; caused by a variety of mutations leading to an increase in homocysteine levels in blood and urine; most common = cystathionine β-synthase (CBS gene)
* Other gene mutations: MTHFR, MTR, MTRR, and MMADHC

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Associations with homocystinuria?

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  • A/w atherosclerosis and vascular thrombosis (arterial + venous)
  • A/w mental retardation and seizures
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What are the cutaneous findings in hyperlipoproteinemia type I?

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Type I (familial LPL deficiency and hyperchylomicronemia): eruptive xanthomas

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What are the cutaneous findings in hyperlipoproteinemia type II?

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Type II (familial hypercholesterolemia): tendinous, tuberous, tuboeruptive, interdigital xanthomas (pathognomonic), and plane xanthomas

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What are the cutaneous findings in hyperlipoproteinemia type III?

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Type III (familial dysbetalipoproteinemia, “broad beta disease”): tendinous, tuberous, tuboeruptive xanthomas, and plane xanthomas of palmar creases (pathognomonic)

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What are the cutaneous findings in hyperlipoproteinemia type IV?

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Type IV (endogenous hypertriglyceridemia): eruptive xanthomas

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What are the cutaneous findings in hyperlipoproteinemia type IV?

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Type V: eruptive xanthomas

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Genetics in hyperlipoproteinemia type I?

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Type I: LPL deficiency and ApoC-II deficiency

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Genetics in hyperlipoproteinemia type II?

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Type II: LDL receptor defect and ApoB-100 defect

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Genetics in hyperlipoproteinemia type III?

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Type III: ApoE abnormality (results in decreased hepatic clearance)

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Genetics in hyperlipoproteinemia type IV?

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Type IV: Increased VLDL as a result of diabetes, alcoholism, and/or obesity

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Genetics in hyperlipoproteinemia type V?

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Type V: Increased chylomicrons and VLDL; as a result of diabetes

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Associations with hyperlipoproteinemias?

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Type I, type IV, and type V: acute pancreatitis (as a

result of increased TGs)

Type II and III: atherosclerosis= MI and stroke

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Cutaneous findings in Kawasaki disease?

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“Strawberry tongue,” cheilitis, polymorphous skin eruption (favors trunk), acral erythema/edema (w/ subsequent desquamation), conjunctival injection, and anterior uveitis

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Associations with Kawasaki disease?

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A/w coronary artery aneurysms (potentially fatal)
* High fever lasting ≥5 days, cervical lymphadenopathy, truncal rash, hand edema/desquamation, oral findings, and conjunctival injection are diagnostic features

  • Rx: high dose ASA and IVIG are essential to prevent coronary disease
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Cutaneous findings of LEOPARD syndrome?

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Lentigines (upper half of body; appear in childhood), CALMs, ocular hypertelorism (widely spaced eyes), low-set ears

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Genetics of LEOPARD syndrome?

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AD; is one of the RASopathies; most common mutation is PTPN11 gene (90%)

  • Less common mutations in MAPK pathway (10%): BRAF and RAF1
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Associations with LEOPARD syndrome?

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ECG abnormalities, pulmonary stenosis, abnormalities of genitalia (cryptorchidism #1, hypospadias), retardation of growth, and deafness

  • Hard to clinically distinguish from other RASopathies (CFC, NF1, Noonan, and Costello syndromes)
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Cutaneous findings of lymphomatoid granulomatosis?

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Dermal or SQ nodules +/− ulceration on trunk and extremities

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Associations with lymphomatoid granulomatosis?

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  • Frequently fatal (60% 5-year mortality), EBV-induced angiodestructive B-cell lymphoma

Classically p/w pulmonary + skin involvement

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Cutaneous findings of Marfan syndrome?

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Striae, long and narrow face, ectopia lentis (upward lens dislocation), myopia, arachnodactyly, and pectus excavatum

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Genetics of Marfan syndrome?

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AD, fibrillin-1 mutations

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Associations with Marfan syndrome?

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Mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation, aortic root dilation, and dissection of ascending aorta

Rx: β-blockers and ACE inhibitors to prevent aortic root dilation

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Cutaneous findings of neonatal lupus erythematosus?

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Nonscarring, nonatrophic SCLE-like annular plaques (most commonly periocular), and prominent telangiectasias

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Associations with neonatal lupus erythematosus?

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NLE a/w congenital heart block in up to 30% of pts (often irreversible; up to 30% mortality)

Caused by transplacental passage of maternal anti-Ro/ SSA antibodies (>anti-La/SSB > anti-U1RNP)

Mothers who have one child w/ NLE have 25% recurrence rate in subsequent pregnancies

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Cutaneous findings in PHACES syndrome?

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Segmental infantile hemangioma (most commonly frontotemporal), typically on face and neck

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Associations in PHACES syndrome?

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A/w coarctation of the aorta, atrial septal defect, and ventricular septal defect

P: posterior fossa malformations

H: hemangiomas

A: arterial anomalies

C: cardiac defects and coarctation of

the aorta

E: eye anomalies

S: sternal defects and supraumbilical raphe

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Cutaneous findings in Naxos syndrome?

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Diffuse nonepidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma, wooly scalp hair

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Genetics of Naxos syndrome?

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AR, plakoglobin mutation

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Associations with Naxos syndrome?

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A/w arrhythmic right ventricular cardiomyopathy

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Cutaneous findings in neurofibromatosis type I?

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CALMs, axillary freckles (“Crowe’s sign”; seen in 30%; may involve neck and other intertriginous sites), multiple neurofibromas, and Lisch nodules (iris)

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Genetics to neurofibromatosis type I

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AD mutation in NF1 gene (neurofibromin)

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Associations with neurofibromatosis type I?

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HTN (essential and 2/2 pheochromocytoma)

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Cutaneous findings of primary systemic amyloidosis (AL amyloidosis)?

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Petechiae/pinch purpura most common skin finding; may also see shiny, translucent waxy papulonodules or plaques, alopecia, and macroglossia

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Associations with primary systemic amyloidosis (AL amyloidosis)?

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A/w restrictive cardiomyopathy, conduction abnormalities, and proteinuria

  • As a result of deposition of immunoglobulin light chains (AL) in skin and internal tissues; deposits stain pink-red w/ Congo red (apple-green birefringence on polarized light)
  • Primary systemic amyloidosis a/w skin findings in 30%
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Does secondary amyloidosis lead to cutaneous findings?

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NO

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Cutaneous findings in progeria?

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Sclerodermoid changes, characteristic facies (prominent eyes, thin beaked nose, protruding ears, and micrognathia), mottled hyperpigmentation, decreased SQ fat, andalopecia

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Genetics of progeria?

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AD; mutations in lamin A (LMNA gene; component of nuclear lamina)

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Associations with progeria?

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Most important association: premature death as a result of atherosclerosis, MI, or stroke

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Associations with psoriasis?

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Increased risk of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and peripheral arterial diseases; increased risk of metabolic syndrome

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Cutaneous findings in relapsing polychondritis?

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Intense erythema of cartilaginous portion of ears (spares earlobes) + inflammation of other cartilaginous tissues (nose and trachea)

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Associations in relapsing polychondritis?

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  • A/w tracheal and nasal collapse
  • A/w aortic insufficiency and dissecting aortic aneurysm
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Cutaneous findings in rheumatic fever?

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Erythema marginatum, subcutaneous nodules (similar to rheumatoid nodules), polyarthritis, chorea, and fever

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Associations with rheumatic fever?

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Acute phase: pericarditis

  • Chronic: mitral and aortic valve disease
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Cutaneous findings in sarcoidosis?

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Red-brown papules, nodules, and plaques w/ “apple jelly” color on diascopy; may arise in preexisting scars; lupus pernio (strongly a/w lung disease), EN (a/w acute bilateral hilar adenopathy and arthritis of ankles = Lofgren syndrome)

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Associations with sarcoidosis?

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Pulmonary: pulmonary artery HTN and interstitial lung disease

Cardiac: pericarditis and conduction defects; cardiac involvement a/w poor prognosis

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Cutaneous findings of SLE?

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Transient malar erythema; photosensitivity +/− DLE and SCLE lesions

If antiphospholipid antibodies present: necrotizing livedo reticularis, widespread cutaneous necrosis, and leg ulcers

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Associations with SLE?

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A/w Libman-Sacks endocarditis (nonbacterial), pericarditis, and coronary artery disease

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Cutaneous findings in Wegener’s granulomatosis (granulomatosis with polyangiitis)?

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Skin involvement in 50%; LCV, necrotizing cutaneous granulomas, pyoderma gangrenosum-like lesions (“malignant pyoderma”), friable ulcerative gingivae (strawberry gingivae), mucosal ulcerations, and “saddle nose”

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Associations with Wegener’s granulomatosis (granulomatosis with polyangiitis)?

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Severe (>90% mortality if untreated) multisystem necrotizing vasculitis

  • Most common systemic manifestations: respiratory tract (chronic sinusitis is most common presenting symptom of GPA); renal (segmental crescentic necrotizing glomerulonephritis)
  • c-ANCA (anti-Proteinase-3) autoantibodies in ~100% of pts by ELISA and IIF; detectable ANCAs more common in GPA than in Churg-Strauss (50%)
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Cutaneous findings in Yellow nail syndrome?

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Thick, slow-growing, highly curved, and yellow or yellow-green nails w/ onycholysis; absent cuticles and lunulae

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Classic triad seen in yellow nail syndrome?

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Yellow nails, lymphedema, and pulmonary disease (bronchiectasis and pleural effusions)

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What are the associations with bullous diabeticorum?

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Usually heals in 2 to 4 weeks

  • M>F
  • Treatment with supportive care
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Associations with acanthosis nigricans?

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Slow onset, usually manifests earlier in life

Can indicate insulin resistance and/or diabetes

More common in darkly pigmented individuals

Treatment includes improvement of insulin resistance,

topical retinoids, ammonium lactate, and calcipotriene

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Cutaneous findings in granuloma annulare?

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Often affects trunks and extensor limbs, or may be generalized and eruptive; p/w nonscaly, flesh-colored, pink, violaceous, or reddish-brown papules that can be grouped in an arcuate or annular pattern

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Associations with granuloma annulare?

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Usually asymptomatic and spontaneously resolves over months to years

DDx: NLD (favors lower legs), cutaneous sarcoidosis, lichen planus, and rheumatoid nodules

Rx: observation, topical steroids, intralesional steroids, cryotherapy, and phototherapy

May also be a/w hyperlipidemia

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Cutaneous findings in carotenemia?

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Diffuse orange-yellow discoloration

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Cutaneous findings in scleredema diabeticorum?

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Erythematous or skin-colored induration of upper back/neck

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Associations with scleredema diabeticorum?

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As a result of glycosaminoglycan deposition

Histology: square biopsy sign, pauci-cellular dermis

(vs increased cellularity in scleromyxedema), and widely spaced collagen bundles separated by mucin (best seen w/ colloidal iron)

May also be associated with Streptococcus infections and IgG-kappa monoclonal gammopathy

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Cutaneous findings of acral erythema?

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Erysipelas-like erythema of the hands and/or feet

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Associations with acral erythema?

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May be secondary to small vessel occlusive disease with compensatory hyperemia

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What is diabetic dermopathy?

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Small, oval, red-brown, atrophic macules and patches that are usually on the lower limbs

104
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Associations with diabetic dermopathy?

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As a result of minor trauma and/or decreased skin perfusion from microangiopathy

  • Early recognition can help detect early presence of renal and retinal microangiopathy
105
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Cutaneous findings of necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD)?

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Atrophic yellow-orange patches w/ red borders and telangiectasias +/− central ulceration, often on pretibial skin); lesions may ulcerate and heal with atrophic scars

106
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Associations with necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD)?

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A/w diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, and smoking

  • 30% of NLD pts have diabetes, but only 0.3% of diabetics have NLD
  • F>M
107
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Cutaneous lesions seen in MEN type I?

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Pituitary gland adenomas, parathyroid tumors, and pancreatic tumors; tuberous sclerosis-like skin changes (collagenomas, facial angiofibromas, leukodermic macules, and CALMs, lipomas)

108
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Cutaneous lesions seen in MEN type IIa?

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Parathyroid adenomas, medullary thyroid carcinoma, pheochromocytoma notalgia paresthetica, and macular/lichen amyloidosis

109
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Cutaneous lesions seen in MEN type IIb/III?

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Mucosal neuromas, medullary thyroid carcinoma, pheochromocytoma, GI ganglioneuromatosis, marfanoid habitus, and thickened lips

110
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Genetics of the MEN?

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AD

Type I: MEN1 (encodes menin, a tumor suppressor)

Types IIa and IIb/III: RET (encodes a tyrosine receptor

kinase)

111
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Associations with MEN?

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Most important mucocutaneous changes:
* MEN 1 = TS-like changes
* MEN 2a = amyloid
* MEN 2b = mucosal neuromas; marfanoid features

112
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Most common infections in diabetes?

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Erythrasma

Furuncles/carbuncles

Candidiasis: angular cheilitis, median rhomboid glossitis,

chronic paronychia, erosion interdigitale blastomycetica,

genital infections, and intertrigo

Other bacterial and fungal infections

113
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Cutaneous findings in Graves’ disease?

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Velvety, smooth, or moist skin, Localized or generalized hyperpigmentation, Fine hair; mild but diffuse alopecia, Koilonychia, onycholysis, and clubbing from thyroid acropachy

  • Pretibial myxedema: Indurated red-brown pretibial plaques
114
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Associations with Graves’ disease?

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Affects 3–5% of pts with Graves’ disease
* Often occurs after surgical treatment of Graves’ disease
* A/w exophthalmos, thyroid acropachy, clubbing, and trachyonychia

115
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Findings in thyroid dermopathy?

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Symmetric, nonpitting, yellow to red-brown, waxy papules, nodules, and plaques on upper/lower extremities

116
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Cutaneous findings in hypothyroidism?

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  • Coarse, dry, scaly, cold, boggy, and edematous skin
  • Generalized myxedema
  • Dull, brittle, and coarse hair; diffuse alopecia
  • Madarosis (loss of eyebrows/eyelashes), hypohidrosis, onycholysis, and striated/brittle/slow-growing nails
  • Cutaneous pallor or yellowing of skin secondary to carotenemia
  • Thickened skin with enlargement of the lips and tongue
117
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What is the most common thyroid cancer to present as skin metastasis?

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Papillary thyroid carcinoma

118
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What conditions are associated with thyroid cancers?

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  • Medullary thyroid carcinoma: MEN IIA, MEN IIB, and Birt-Hogg-Dubé
  • Follicular thyroid carcinoma: Cowden syndrome
119
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Cutaneous findings in Addison’s disease?

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Diffuse hyperpigmentation (accentuated in sun-exposed areas) secondary to ACTH secretion; fibrosis and calcification of cartilage; loss of ambisexual hair in postpubertal women

120
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Cutaneous findings of Cushing’s syndrome?

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Thin atrophic skin, easy bruising and poor wound healing, violaceous striae, buffalo hump, moon facies, steroid-induced acne, and hypertrichosis

121
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What are the cutaneous findings of Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome?

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Macrocephaly, lipomas, and penile lentigines

122
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Genetics of Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome?

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AD, mutation in PTEN gene (encodes protein phosphatase); affects mTOR pathway

123
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Associations with Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome?

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Mild phenotypic variant of Cowden syndrome (much lower risk of visceral malignancy)

A/w intestinal hamartomatous polyposis

124
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What are the genetics of blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome?

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Sporadic (>AD)

125
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Associations with blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome?

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Most important and common internal manifestation = GI venous malformations (blue blebs) lead to GI hemorrhage (potentially fatal)

Skin lesions precede GI involvement (birth vs early adulthood, respectively) so early recognition of skin changes is important!

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What are the cutaneous findings of Bowel-associated dermatosis-arthritis syndrome (BADAS, bowel bypass syndrome)?

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Erythematous macules and patches with overlying papulovesicles and pustules on proximal extremities and trunk

127
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Associations with Bowel-associated dermatosis-arthritis syndrome (BADAS, bowel bypass syndrome)?

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P/w fevers, chills, malaise, arthritis, and skin findings

  • As a result of bowel bacterial overgrowth leading to complement activation and deposition of antibody complexes in skin/synovium
  • 20% are a/w jejunoileal bypass surgery for obesity
  • May be a/w IBD
  • Rx: antibiotics (TCN, quinolones, metronidazole, and macrolides) and topical steroids; consider surgical revision of bowel bypass if severe
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What cutaneous findings are seen in cirrhosis?

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Spider angiomas, palmar erythema, gynecomastia, Terry’s nails (liver failure), Muehrcke’s nails (hypoalbuminemia), pruritus, and jaundice

129
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Cutaneous findings of Cowden syndrome (PTEN hamartoma syndrome)

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Facial trichilemmomas, oral papillomas (tongue, gingivae most commonly), palmoplantar keratoses, multiple lipomas, sclerotic fibromas (pathognomonic), and penile lentigines

130
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Genetics of Cowden syndrome?

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AD, mutation in PTEN (encodes protein phosphatase); affects mTOR pathway

131
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What non-cancerous associations are seen with Cowden syndrome?

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A/w hamartomatous polyps in GI tract, fibrocystic breast disease

PTEN Hamartoma syndrome (PTHS): umbrella term encompassing Cowden’s syndrome, Bannayan-Riley- Ruvalcaba syndrome, PTEN-related Proteus syndrome, and Proteus-like syndrome; all diseases have overlapping features

132
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What is Lhermitte Duclos disease?

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Part of Cowden’s disease: Dysplastic gangliocytoma of the cerebellum (hamartoma) leads to cerebellar ataxia, macrocephaly, and increased intracranial pressure

133
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Cutaneous findings in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome?

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Lentiginous hypermelanosis, alopecia, and nail thinning

134
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Associations in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome?

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A/w nonhereditary adenomatous polyposis, diarrhea/ malabsorption (leading to weight loss), edema, and abdominal pain

No increased risk of cancer

135
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What are the cutaneous findings of Dego’s disease?

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Eruption of multiple papules with porcelain-white center and erythematous rim; most commonly affects upper extremities and trunk

136
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Associations with Dego’s disease?

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Is an occlusive vasculopathy of small arteries w/ poor prognosis (exception: skin-limited form has good prognosis)

A/w GI perforation (most common and most severe complication; occurs in half of cases; high mortality) > CNS disease

137
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Genetics of dermatitis herpetiformis?

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Associated with: HLA-DQ2 > HLA-DQ8 >> other cited haplotypes (HLA-A1, HLA-B8, HLA-DR3)

138
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Associations with dermatitis herpetiformis?

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Very strong association with gluten-sensitive enteropathy/ celiac disease
• Poor adherence to gluten-free diet → ↑risk GI lymphoma

139
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Cutaneous findings of Gardner syndrome?

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Multiple epidermoid cysts (often hybrid cysts w/ focal pilomatrical differentiation), multiple pilomatricomas, multiple lipomas, desmoid tumors (15%), fibromas, jaw osteomas, and odontogenic cysts

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What are the genetics of Gardner syndrome?

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AD mutation in APC gene (normally functions to downregulate β-catenin)

(This is a phenotypic variant of familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome)

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Associations with Gardner’s syndrome?

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  • A/w many neoplasms: colorectal (~100%) carcinoma
  • A/w congenital hypertrophy of retinal pigment epithelium (CHRPE)
  • Syndromes a/w multiple pilomatricomas: Gardner, Rubenstein-Taybi, myotonic dystrophy
  • Syndromes a/w multiple lipomas: Gardner, Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba, and MEN-I
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What syndromes are associated with multiple pilomatrixicomas?

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Gardner, Rubenstein-Taybi, myotonic dystrophy

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What syndromes are associated with multiple lipomas?

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Gardner, Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba, and MEN-I

144
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Cutaneous findings in hemochromatosis?

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Generalized bronzing and hyperpigmentation (increased melanin deposition)

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Genetics of hemochromatosis?

A

HFE gene mutation (C282Y most common)

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Associations and tx of hemochromatosis?

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A/w excess iron stores, cirrhosis, cardiac dysfunction, and diabetes mellitus

Rx: phlebotomy (first line) and chelation (second line)

147
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What are the most important hepatitis B associated diseases?

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Gianotti-Crosti (B ≫ C)

Classic PAN (B > C)

EN (B >C)

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What are the most important hepatitis C related diseases?

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Necrolytic acral erythema (C)

Erosive oral LP (C)

Cryoglobulinemia types 2 and 3 (C ≫B)

PCT (C >B)

Cutaneous PAN (C > B)

Sarcoidosis a/w IFN or ribavirin (C > B)

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What diseases are caused by both hepatitis B and C together?

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EM, CSSV, pruritus, urticarial vasculitis, and urticaria

150
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Associations with inflammatory bowel disease?

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A/w erythema nodosum, urticarial vasculitis, small vessel vasculitis, PAN, bowel-associated dermatosis-arthritis syndrome, pyoderma gangrenosum, neutrophilic dermatosis, pyostomatitis vegetans, aphthous ulcers, granulomatous infiltrates, fissures, fistulas, and epidermolysis bullosa acquisita

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Cutaneous findings of primary biliary cirrhosis?

A

Pruritus, jaundice, diffuse hyperpigmentation, and xanthomas

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Associations with primary biliary cirrhosis?

A

Autoimmune disease strongly a/w antimitochondrial antibodies (>90%)

F≫M (9:1)

Osteoporosis is common complication

Rx: ursodiol, colchicine, methotrexate, and transplant

153
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Cutaneous findings with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?

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Mucosal (> cutaneous) melanotic macules

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Genetics of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?

A

AD, STK11 mutations

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Associations with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome?

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Benign hamartomatous polyps of the digestive tract (minimal to no malignant potential)

Most important associated malignancies: breast (~50%) > GI (~40%) and pancreatic (~35%–40%)

156
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Cutaneous findings in pseudoxanthoma elasticum?

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Yellow papules in intertriginous areas, along with redundant, lax skin

157
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Genetics of pseudoxanthoma elasticum?

A

AR ABCC6 gene mutation (ABC transporter/ATPase involved in multidrug resistance)

158
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Associations with pseudoxanthoma elasticum?

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A/w GI hemorrhage, angioid streaks (small breaks in Bruch’s membrane), hypertension, premature atherosclerosis, MI, uterine hemorrhage, and vascular calcification

  • Angioid streaks a/w: PXE, Paget’s bone disease, sickle cell anemia, and lead poisoning
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Cutaneous findings in pyoderma gangrenosum?

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Violaceous nodule or hemorrhagic pustule that progresses to an ulcer with undermined purpuric borders; ulcer base may be purulent and hemorrhagic with necrotic eschar

  • ulcers heal with cribriform scarring
  • most commonly affects lower extremities
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Associations with pyoderma gangrenosum?

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A/w IBD (ulcerative colitis > Crohn’s disease), rheumatoid arthritis, and myeloid blood dyscrasias

Can show pathergy

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What are the cutaneous findings of pyodermatitis/pyostomatitis vegetans?

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Pustules and ulcerations on lips, buccal mucosa, and skin folds

A/w pyoderma gangrenosum of the skin

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Associations with pyodermatitis/pyostomatitis vegetans?

A

Almost always a/w IBD (ulcerative colitis > Crohn’s disease)

Rx: Treat underlying IBD; may use topical steroids or tacrolimus for local control

163
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Cutaneous findings of Muir-Torre syndrome?

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  • Multiple sebaceous neoplasms: sebaceous adenoma, sebaceoma, and sebaceous carcinomas
  • Multiple keratoacanthomas (often w/ sebaceous differentiation)
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Genetics of Muir-Torre syndrome?

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AD, mutations in mismatch repair genes leading to microsatellite instability; most common mutations: MSH2 (90%) > MSH6, MLH1, and PMS-2

165
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What disease is Muir-Torre syndrome related to?

A

It is a phenotypic variant of Lynch Syndrome

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Associations of Muir-Torre syndrome?

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Cancer associations: colon (most common, 50%) > GU (second most common) > gastric, ovarian, endometrial cancers, and lymphoma

  • Extrafacial sebaceous neoplasms are very strongly a/w Muir-Torre (more so than facial lesions)
  • KAs w/ sebaceous differentiation strongly a/w Muir-Torre
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Cutaneous findings of scleroderma?

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Early bilateral edema of hands progressing to acrosclerosis, dermal sclerosis (most commonly arms and head/neck); also see Raynaud phenomenon w/ digital infarction, ventral pterygium, facial telangiectasias (esp. CREST variant), and “salt and pepper” dyspigmentation; dermoscopy of nail folds show dilated capillary loops w/ surrounding avascular areas

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Associations with scleroderma?

A

Dermal sclerosis as a result of TGF-β (and endothelin-1, PDGF, IL-4, and connective tissue growth factor)

  • Most commonly a/w esophageal dysmotility and pulmonary fibrosis (up to 60%)
  • Anti-topoisomerase I (Scl-70): a/w diffuse SSc and pulmonary fibrosis
  • Anticentromere antibodies: a/w CREST syndrome (lSSc), and decreased pulmonary, cardiac, and renal involvement
  • Anti-PM/Scl antibodies: a/w polymyositis-scleroderma overlap syndrome
169
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Cutaneous findings in vitamin C deficiency (scurvy)?

A

Perifollicular purpura, “corkscrew hairs,” follicular hyperkeratosis, gingivitis, conjunctival hemorrhage, anemia (from GI blood loss), and difficulty walking

170
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Association with vitamin C deficiency (scurvy)?

A

A/w fad diets, malnutrition, and alcoholism

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is cofactor for lysyl

hydroxylase and prolyl hydroxylase (required for collagen hydroxylation and subsequent cross-linking) leads to defective collagen cross-linking leading to bone deformities, vascular fragility, poor wound healing, and aforementioned skin findings

171
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Associations with spider angioma?

A

Occurs secondary to hyperestrogenism

Develops in at least 75% of those with cirrhosis; also can occur with pregnancy and oral contraceptive use

172
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Cutaneous findings in Wilson’s disease?

A

Kayser-Fleischer rings, blue lunulae, and pretibial hyperpigmentation

173
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Genetics of Wilson’s disease?

A

AR mutation in ATP7B

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Association with Wilson’s disease?

A

Defects in copper metabolism leads to deposition in liver and subsequent liver failure

Neuropsychiatric symptoms common

Ceruloplasmin levels low

Kayser-Fleischer rings as a result of copper deposition in

Descemet’s membrane (cornea)

Rx: penicillamine, trientine, or liver transplantation

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Associations with calciphylaxis?

A

As a result of small to medium vessel calcification + thrombosis

  • Most commonly occurs in the setting of end-stage renal disease (a/w increased calcium-phosphate product) Other causes: diabetes mellitus and hyperparathyroidism
  • A/w secondary infections and sepsis; high mortality * Rx: treat underlying renal failure, partial parathyroidectomy, debride necrotic tissue, sodium thiosulfate, and treat underlying infections; Mayo Clinic has reported success w/ fibrinolytic therapies
176
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Cutaneous findings in end-stage renal disease?

A

Pale color, yellowing of skin secondary to deposition of carotenoids and urochrome, photo-distributed hyperpigmentation, ecchymoses, xerosis, and Lindsay’s (half and half) nails

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Dermatology associations with end-stage renal disease?

A

Pruritus, calciphylaxis, metastatic calcification, nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy/NSF (a/w gadolinium exposure), perforating diseases, uremic frost, pseudoporphyria, and porphyria cutanea tarda

178
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Associations with Henoch-Schonlein purpura?

A

May be a/w IgA glomerulonephritis

Most common in prepubescent children; the majority of pts

Can have preceding URTI/pharyngitis; group A Streptococcus

Is most commonly associated infection

P/w abdominal pain, scrotal pain/edema, arthritis, and transient renal insufficiency (may have chronic renal insufficiency in up to 10%–20%, but only 2% develop ESRD)

179
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What organ is also commonly associated with inflammation in HSP?

A

The testes (can be painful, but not have skin lesions. Can mimic torsion)

180
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Cutaneous findings in nail-patella syndrome?

A

Hypoplasia of nails (fingernails > toenails; thumb most severely affected), triangular lunulae

181
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Genetics of nail-patella syndrome?

A

AD LMX1B gene mutation (regulates collagen synthesis)

182
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Associations with nail-patella syndrome?

A

A/w focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (seen in 40%, fatal in 10%; important to treat early to prevent renal failure), absence/hypoplasia of patella (90%), iliac horns (pathognomonic exostoses of iliac bone of pelvis, seen in 80%; asymptomatic)

Classic eye finding: Lester iris (~50%; hyperpigmentation of pupillary margin of iris)

183
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Cutaneous findings of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis?

A

Woody, indurated plaques most commonly on legs (> trunk) with “peau d’orange” appearance; face spared and yellow papules on palms

184
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Associations with nephrogenic systemic fibrosis?

A

All pts have history of exposure to gadolinium MRI contrast dye (highest risk w/ Omniscan, Magnevist, and Optimark) in setting of renal insufficiency (chronic > acute)

Important eye finding: yellow scleral plaques

185
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What are associated with polyarteritis nodosa?

A

Renal artery aneurysms and HTN

186
Q

What are the cutaneous findings in Reed’s Syndrome?

A

Multiple cutaneous pilar leiomyomas and uterine leiomyomas

187
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Genetics of Reed’s syndrome?

A

AD, fumarate hydratase gene mutation
* Fumarate hydratase is an enzyme involved in citric acid/Krebs cycle of cellular respiration

188
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Associations with Reed’s syndrome?

A

Increased risk of renal cell carcinoma (15% lifetime risk) and renal cysts

189
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Cutaneous findings in tuberous sclerosis?

A

Facial angiofibromas in butterfly distribution (adenoma sebaceum), periungual and subungual angiofibromas (Koenen’s tumors), ash leaf macules, shagreen patch (back/neck most common), CALMs, and ocular lesions (coloboma and phakoma)

190
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Genetics of tuberous sclerosis?

A

AD; caused by mutations in TSC1 (hamartin) and TSC2 (tuberin)

191
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Associations with tuberous sclerosis?

A

A/w renal angiomyolipomas, CNS tumors (giant cell astrocytoma, cortical tubers, subependymal nodules), mental retardation, seizures, and cardiac rhabdomyomas

192
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Cutaneous findings of acquired angioedema?

A

Painless, nonpitting, pruritic edema of the skin; no associated urticarial plaques/skin lesions

193
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Associations with acquired angioedema?

A

Caused by decreased C1-INH activity (common to all forms of HAE and AAE)

Both types AAE (AAE1 and AAE2) have decreased C1q (distinguishes from HAE) and decreased C2/C4

AAE type 1 a/w lymphoproliferative disease

AAE type 2 a/w autoimmune disease

194
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Cutaneous findings of acquired ichthyosis?

A

Adherent polygonal scale/keratosis on lower extremities (favors extensors); spares flexural creases

195
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Associations acquired ichthyosis?

A

Most commonly a/w Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Other associations: sarcoidosis, lupus, thyroid dysfunction, drugs, lymphoma, breast and lung cancer

Usually diagnosed after malignancy and course follows that of underlying malignancy

196
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Cutaneous findings in acrokeratosis paraneoplastica?

A

Initially, p/w symmetric erythematous to violaceous psoriasiform plaques on nasal bridge, helices, distal extremities, +/− palmoplantar keratoderma; eruption gradually extends proximally to knees, legs, arms, and scalp

  • Other clinical findings include xanthonychia, subungual hyperkeratosis, onycholysis, and horizontal and longitudinal nail ridging

(seen in 75%)

197
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Associations with acrokeratosis paraneoplastica?

A
  • Most commonly a/w cancer of upper aerodigestive tract (oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophagus)
  • Can clinically resemble psoriasis (involvement of helices and nose is a clue to Bazex)
  • M>F;averageage=40
  • Skin findings precede the diagnosis by 2–6 months
198
Q

Cutaneous findings of alopecia neoplastica?

A

Localized scarring alopecia as a result of dermal infiltration by metastatic carcinoma

199
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Associations w/ alopecia neoplastica?

A

Metastatic breast cancer

200
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Associations with antiepiligrin cicatricial pemphigoid?

A

A/w variety of adenocarcinomas (GI and lung > gynecologic and GU > others)

201
Q

Cutaneous findings of carcinoid syndrome?

A

Head, neck, and upper trunk flushing and erythema; pellagra-like dermatitis, diarrhea, dyspnea, wheezing, and bronchospasm; sclerodermoid changes in advanced disease

202
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Associations with carcinoid syndrome?

A

Increased 5-HIAA levels can be found in urine
* Metastasis to liver is typically required for midgut tumors to produce carcinoid syndrome
* Bronchial and gastric carcinoid tumors may cause flushing in absence of liver metastases
* Although the appendix is the most common location

for primary carcinoid tumors, it very rarely metastasizes to liver so it rarely causes carcinoid syndrome

203
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Cutaneous findings in carcinoma en cuirasse/carcinoma erysipeloides?

A

Carcinoma en cuirasse: indurated skin w/ orange peel-like (peau d’orange) appearance

Carcinoma erysipeloides: well-demarcated, raised red plaque

Both typically present on the chest wall, but can also involve axilla and upper extremities

204
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Associations with carcinoma en cuirasse/carcinoma erysipeloides?

A

As a result of metastatic breast carcinoma infiltration into lymphatic vessels

205
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Cutaneous findings in cryoglobulinemia type I?

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Retiform purpura and necrosis on cool acral sites; acral cyanosis and livedo reticularis

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Associations of cryoglobulinemia type I?

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As a result of monoclonal gammopathy (typically in the form of a plasma cell dyscrasia such as multiple myeloma, B-cell lymphoma or Waldenström macroglobulinemia)

Histology: vessels plugged with pink proteinaceous material (immunoglobulins)

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Appearance of cutaneous metastasis?

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Erythematous and violaceous papules and nodules

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Associations with cutaneous metastasis?

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Cutaneous metastases occur most commonly from breast cancer in women and lung cancer in men

Other cancers with a high cutaneous metastatic potential include: colon, melanoma, and larynx/oral cavity/nasal sinus

Metastases from renal carcinoma appear as highly vascular papules and nodules on the head/neck

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Cancers associated with dermatomyositis?

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Most commonly a/w ovarian cancer

Other associated malignancies: lung, colorectal pancreatic, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma

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Cutaneous findings in ectopic ACTH syndrome?

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Generalized hyperpigmentation

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Associations in ectopic ACTH syndrome?

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Secondary to tumor production of ACTH (often small cell carcinoma of the lung)

May show features of Cushing’s syndrome

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Cutaneous findings in erythema gyratum repens?

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Widespread serpiginous, polycyclic, and pruriginous erythema with desquamating edges that produce concentric figures (“woodgrain” pattern)

  • spares hands and feet
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Associations with erythema gyratum repens?

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Lung cancer is most commonly associated malignancy (> esophageal and breast)

  • Usually precedes the detection of primary malignancy and resolves w/ treatment of underlying malignancy
  • Average age = 60s; M > F (2:1)
  • Plaques expand rapidly (~1 cm/day)
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What cancers can erythroderma be associated with?

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Underlying leukemias and lymphomas

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Cutaneous appearance of extramammary Paget disease?

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Red and white macerated/eroded plaques (“strawberries and cream”) located around anal verge and below dentate line; most common sites are vulva (women) and perianal regions (men)

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Associations with extramammary Paget disease?

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Primary EMPD (>75%): primary cutaneous adenocarcinoma; likely derived from Toker cells or cutaneous adnexal glandular epithelium (sweat glands); ++− immunophenotype: CK7 , GCFDP-15 , and CK20

Secondary EMPD (20%): may be as a result of direct extension or epidermotropic metastases of underlying GI/GU (> prostate, ovarian, and endometrial) +− adenocarcinoma; immunophenotype: CK7 / , GCFDP- −+ 15 , and CK20

High rate of recurrence, even w/Mohs (because it is difficult to see individual Paget cells on frozen H&E sections); Mohs with CK7 immunostaining has improved cure rates (>95%); may try CO2 laser ablation, radiotherapy, imiquimod, or 5-FU

Five times increased risk of internal malignancy w/ perianal EMPD vs vulvar and penoscrotal

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What is the diagnostic criteria for familial atypical mole and multiple melanoma syndrome?

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  • Numerous (>50) melanocytic nevi, some of which are clinically dysplastic
  • Some nevi are histologically atypical
  • Family history of melanoma in one or more first-degree relatives
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Genetics of Familial atypical mole and multiple melanoma syndrome?

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AD; CDKN2A gene mutation (encodes two separate tumor suppressor proteins: p16 and p14/ARF)

p16 inhibits CDK4

p14/ARF inhibits MDM2 (normally degrades p53) in normal state p14 indirectly increases p53 expression

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Risk if cancer in Familial atypical mole and multiple melanoma syndrome?

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Increased risk of melanoma and pancreatic cancer

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Cutaneous findings in Howell-Evans syndrome?

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Diffuse waxy keratoderma of high pressure areas on plantar surface (i.e. heel, ball of foot) oral leukokeratosis

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Genetics of Howell-Evans syndrome?

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AD, mutation of “TOC gene” on chromosome 17q25 (gene renamed RHBDF2)

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Cancer associated with Howell-Evans syndrome?

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Esophageal carcinoma

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Cutaneous findings in hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita?

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Sudden onset of long, thin, soft, lanugo-like hair initially on the face and ears, which can spread in craniocaudal manner

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Associations with Hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita?

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A/w lung, colorectal, and breast cancer; anorexia nervosa

  • F > M (3:1); average age 40–70 years
  • Tumor treatment usually leads to regression of hair growth
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Association seen with juvenile xanthogranuloma and neurofibromatosis type I?

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Triple association w/ juvenile xanthogranuloma, neurofibromatosis type 1, and juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia

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Associations seen with sign of leser-Trélat?

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Most commonly a/w underlying gastric adenocarcinoma (> colon, breast, others)

A/w pruritus and inflammation; may improve with treatment of underlying malignancy

May be a/w acanthosis nigricans and tripe palms

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Cutaneous findings of malignant acanthosis nigricans?

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Sudden onset with extensive and severe lesions; p/w symmetric hyperpigmented velvety plaques typically in intertriginous areas

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Associations seen with malignant acanthosis nigricans?

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Typically a/w GI cancer (esp. stomach)

Can occur simultaneously, before, or after cancer

diagnosis and can have associated weight loss

  • Improves with treatment of underlying malignancy

25% of patients also have tripe palms (tripe palms in

absence of AN is more commonly a/w lung cancer)

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Cutaneous findings in multicentric reticulohistocytosis?

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Multiple red to red-brown, nontender papules and nodules primarily on dorsal hands and nail folds with a “coral-beaded” appearance; face (esp. ears and perinasal) is second most common site

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Associations with multicentric reticulohistiocytosis?

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  • Up to 50% have arthritis mutilans

25%–33% have underlying malignancy (no specific internal malignancy favored); skin eruption usually precedes the diagnosis of internal malignancy

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Cutaneous findings in necrolytic migratory erythema?

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Arcuate and polycyclic, erosive, erythematous patches +/− vesicles/bullae often on genital region, buttocks/ anal region, lower extremities, and intertriginous areas

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Associations in necrolytic migratory erythema?

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Glucagonoma syndrome consists of NME, glucose intolerance, weight loss, glossitis, and glucagon-secreting carcinoma

  • A/w pancreatic islet cell carcinoma (α-2 glucagon)
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Cutaneous findings of necrobiotic xanthogranuloma?

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Indurated yellow plaques w/ frequent ulceration and necrosis; most commonly periorbital

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Associations with necrobiotic xanthogranuloma?

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A/w paraproteinemia (most often IgG-κ); occasionally a/w multiple myeloma and other lymphoproliferative malignancies

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Cutaneous presentation of Paget disease of the breast?

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Eczematous and psoriasiform plaques of the nipple

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Associations seen with Paget disease of the breast?

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Almost always a/w underlying ductal breast CA

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Cutaneous findings in paraneoplastic pemphigus?

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Severe erosive disease of mucous membranes leading to painful oral stomatitis; polymorphous bullous skin eruption (individual lesions may resemble EM, LP, PV, or BP)

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Associations with paraneoplastic pemphigus?

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90% mortality; most common causes of death: underlying malignancy, bronchiolitis obliterans, and sepsis

Most commonly a/w non-Hodgkin lymphoma or CLL

Other associated malignancies: Castleman disease (most common association in children), thymoma, sarcoma

No gender predominance; usually affects ages

45–70 years

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Cutaneous findings in pityriasis rotunda?

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Multiple well-defined circular hyperpigmented and hypopigmented scaly patches, usually on the trunk/ buttocks

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Associations with pityriasis rotunda?

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Most strongly a/w hepatocellular carcinoma

Other associated conditions: tuberculosis, leprosy, and liver and lung disease; gastric and esophageal carcinoma

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Cutaneous findings of plane xanthoma?

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Yellow patches and thin plaques
* Tends to affect trunk, periorbital skin, and body folds

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Associations seen with plane xanthoma?

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Often a/w paraproteinemia, multiple myeloma, and lymphoproliferative malignancies

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Cutaneous findings in POEMS syndrome?

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P: Polyneuropathy (distal to proximal motor and sensory)

  • O: Organomegaly
  • E: Endocrinopathy (number one is hypogonadism) * M: M-protein (IgG and IgA light chains)
  • S: Skin changes

Most common cutaneous findings: hyperpigmentation (90%), lower extremity edema >hypertrichosis (80%), sclerodermoid changes > glomeruloid hemangiomas, cherry angiomas, and nail changes (leukonychia; clubbing) > acrocyanosis and Raynaud’s

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Associations with POEMS syndrome?

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Always a/w plasma cell dyscrasia: Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, osteosclerotic myeloma, MGUS, and Castleman disease

Very increased VEGF levels

Other associated findings include pulmonary effusions, ascites, peripheral edema, polycythemia, and thrombocytosis

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Associations with systemic primary amyloidosis?

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Monoclonal gammopathy most commonly
as a result of plasma cell dyscrasia ≫ multiple myeloma

As a result of deposition of light chains (AL) in various tissues

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Cutaneous findings in Schnitzler syndrome?

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Chronic urticaria in patient with fever, arthralgias, hepatosplenomegaly, and bone pain

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Associations in Schnitzler syndrome?

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A/w IgM-κ paraproteinemia and lymphoplasmacytic malignancies

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Cutaneous findings in scleromyxedema?

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Widespread, firm, waxy papules often arranged in linear fashion; sclerodermoid skin changes; Leonine facies

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Associations with scleromyxedema?

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Invariably a/w paraproteinemia (most commonly IgGλ light chains); progresses to multiple myeloma in 10%

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What is a Sister Mary Joseph nodule?

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Palpable nodule at umbilicus secondary to metastatic tumor

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Tumors associated with Sister Mary Joseph nodule?

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Typically source is a malignancy of pelvis or abdomen including colon, ovarian, and pancreatic uterine and gastric cancer

  • Has also been a/w breast cancer
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Cutaneous findings of sweet syndrome?

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“Juicy” red-violaceous papules/plaques that can have overlying pustules and pseudovesicles; favors head/neck, and upper extremities

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Associations with Sweet syndrome?

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F > M (except in cases a/w underlying malignancy, where M = F)

  • Also have fever, malaise, and leukocytosis
  • A/w IBD, URI infection, malignancy (most common is AML), and polycythemia vera
  • Rx: steroids, potassium iodide, clofazimine, and colchicine
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Cutaneous manifestation of tripe palms?

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Yellow, velvety, diffuse palmar hyperkeratosis with accentuated dermatoglyphic patterns

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Associations with tripe palms?

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Tripe palms + acanthosis nigricans= gastric cancer (most common)

  • Tripe palms alone = lung cancer (most common)
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What malignancies are associated with Cowden’s disease?

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Lifetime risk of cancer: Breast (85%; often bilateral) > Thyroid (35%; follicular most common) > Endometrial

Dysplastic gangliocytoma of the cerebellum (Lhermitte Duclos disease) is a part of Cowden’s syndrome; is a hamartoma that leads to cerebellar ataxia, macrocephaly, and increased intracranial pressure

Mnemonic: “BET on cancer with Cowden’s”

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