Dermatologic microscopic terms (morphology) (Pg. 448) - C --> Make duplicate then ad images

Question 1

Hyperkeratosis (Char/Ex)

Answer 1

Char: Inc thickness of stratum corneum
Ex: Psoriasis, calluses

Question 2

Parakeratosis (Char/Ex)

Answer 2

Char: Hyperkeratosis with retention of nuclei in
stratum corneum
Ex: Psoriasis

Question 3

Hypergranulosis (Char/Ex)

Answer 3

Char: Inc thickness of stratum granulosum
Ex: Lichen planus

Question 4

Spongiosis (Char/Ex)

Answer 4

Char: Epidermal accumulation of edematous fluid in intercellular spaces
Ex: Eczematous dermatitis

Question 5

Acantholysis (Char/Ex)

Answer 5

Char: Separation of epidermal cells
Ex: Pemphigus vulgaris

Question 6

Acanthosis (Char/Ex)

Answer 6

Char: Epidermal hyperplasia ( spinosum)
Ex: Acanthosis nigricans