Dermatology Flashcards
How is UV involved in carcinogenesis?
UVB = causes direct DNA damage UVA = produces oxidative damage
p53 mutation is associated with what (3)
Actinic keratoses
Carcinoma in situ (Bowens)
SCC
SSC is associated with (2)
Precursor lesions
Transplant patients
What virus is SSC associated with?
HPV
What virus is Kaposi’s sarcoma associated with?
HHV 8
Types of BCC
Nodular
Superficial
Infiltrative
Common appearances of BCC
Raised, pearly edge
Telangiectasia
Central ulceration
What is Moh’s surgery?
Excision and examination with pathology then going back in for revision surgery
Often used when margins aren’t clear e.g. nasal lesions
Pathology of actinic keratoses
Dysplastic keratinocytes
Pathology of Bowen’s disease
Common site
Full thickness dysplasia
Lower leg
Types of melanoma (4)
Superficial spreading
Lentigo maligna
Nodular
Acral lentiginous
Presentation of superficial spreading melanoma
Lower limbs
Associated with intermittent high UV
Presentation of lentigo maligna melanoma
Face
Associated with cumulative UV exposure
Presentation of nodular melanoma
Trunk
Associated with intermittent high UV
Presentation of acral lentiginous melanoma
Common on the palms, soles and nails
Growth phase - which type of melanoma STARTS with a vertical growth phase?
Nodular
Breslow thickness =
Measures the deepest tumour cell from the granular dermis
Sturge Weber Syndrome is associated with
Port Wine Stains
= usually seen in the CN V1 distribution, stain associated with ipsilateral vascular malformation
Presentation of Strawberry Naevus
= benign soft tissue tumour
Usually a single lesion presenting in the first month of life, often the head and the neck
Complications: peri-ocular lesions can affect vision, large tumours can cause airway obstruction
What can a strawberry naevus indicate?
Underlying defect e.g. spina bifida
Cafe au lait macules (CALMs) are associated with…
Neurofibromatosis Type I
Skin features in neurofibromatosis type I (3)
CALMs
Neurofibromas
Axillary/inguinal freckling
Ash leaf macules are associated with…
Tuberous sclerosis
Skin and nail features in tuberous sclerosis (4)
CALMs
Facial angiofibromas
Periungal fibromas
Shagreen patch
Histological findings in Psoriasis
Thickened parakeratotic corneal layer
Munro microabscesses
Abscence of granular layer
Auspitz’s sign =
removing scale reveals pin point bleeding
Presentation of guttate psoriasis
Associated with streptococcal sore throat
See multiple small lesions on the trunk
Presentation of erythrodermic psoriasis
Management
> 90% of the skin surface is red, usually occurs in patients with known or deteriorating psoriasis
Mx: need fluid balance, rest, emollients and systemic immunosuppressants
Example of Vitamin D analogue
Calcipotriol e.g. dovobet
Pathogenesis of Acne (4)
Increased sebum production
Poral occlusion
Dermal inflammation
Bacterial colonisation (p. acnes)
Management of Acne Vulgaris
- Topical treatments
- Oral AB e.g. doxycycline or erythromycin
- Isotretinoin
Can try OCP in women