Dermatology

Question 1

What are the layers of the epidermis?

Answer 1

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1. Stratum corneum
2. Stratum lucidum
3. Stratum granulosum
4. Stratum spinosum
5. Stratum basale

Question 2

What are the layers of skin?

Answer 2

1. Epidermis
2. Dermis
3. Hypodermis

Question 3

Describe the features of Keratoacanthoma

Answer 3

• Low grade squamous cell carcinoma
• KA is commonly found on sun-exposed skin, and often is seen on the face, forearms and hands.
• Biopsy may be indistinguishable from SCCa, except for the abscence of epithelial membrane antigen
• Biopsy must include tumor junction and adjacent normal tissue
• Central keratinous core, epidermal lip
• Considered benign, but has explosive growth for 2-4 wks
• Central crater filled with keratin plug
• Usually resolve if untreated
• Can also inject 5-FU or methotrexate

Question 4

What is Osteoma Cutis?

Answer 4

cutaneous condition characterized by the presence of bone within the skin in the absence of a preexisting or associated lesion