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Dermatopathology Flashcards

1
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which layer of the skin (BSGLC) acts as a water barrier

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stratum granulosum

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what is lichenification

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thickened, rough skin due to repeated rubbing

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what is a macule

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flat, well circumscribed lesion that is less than 5 mm in size

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what is a patch

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flat, well circumscribed lesion that is greater than 5 mm in size

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what is the term for separation of nail plate from nail bed

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onycholysis

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what is a papule

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elevated lesion less than 5 mm in size

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what is a nodule

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elevated lesion greater than 5 mm in size

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what is a plaque

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elevated, flat topped lesion greater than 5 mm in size

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what is a scale

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dry, plate like lesion

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what is a vesicle

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fluid filled lesion less than 5 mm in size

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what is a bulla

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fluid filled lesion greater than 5 mm in size

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what is a wheal

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itchy, elevated lesion seen in allergic reactions

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what is acanthosis

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diffuse (spanning the entire length) epidermal hyperplasia

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what is erosion

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complete loss of the epidermis that does not extend past the basement membrane

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what is ulceration

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complete loss of the epidermis and basement membrane, thus exposing the dermis

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what is hyperkeratosis

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thickening of the stratum corneum (most superficial layer)

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what is parakeratosis

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rapid thickening of stratum corneum with retained nuclei

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18
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what is the term for freckles

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ephelis

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19
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what is lentigo (lentigines)

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benign hyperplasia of melanocytes

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20
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which type of melanocytic nevus is often associated with fibrosis

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blue nevus

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which type of melanocytic nevus is most common in children

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spitz nevus

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22
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what causes the halo appearance in a halo nevus

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lymphocytic infiltration

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23
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what mutation type are most cases of melanoma

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sporadic

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what is the most common cause of melanoma

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UV radiation from sun exposure

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what is radial growth

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horizontal spread of melanoma

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what is vertical growth

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deep spread of melanoma

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what is breslow thickness

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used for asscessing melanoma
distance from the superficial epidermal layer to the deepest dermal cell tumor
the larger the distance, the higher probability of metastasis

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28
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what are the two most common subtypes of melanoma

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superficial spreading
nodular

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29
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what is the most common subtype of melanoma

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superficial spreading

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what is seborrheic keratosis

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benign lesion that has a stuck on appearance

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what is acanthosis nigricans

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thickened, hyper pigmented skin with a velvet texture
most commonly associated with diabetes

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what is a fibroepithelial polyp (acronchordon)

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benign skin tag

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33
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what is a wen

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epithelial/follicular inclusion cyst formed by the invagination and cystic expansion of the epidermis or a hair follicle

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34
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what is an eccrine poroma

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a type of adnexal (appendage) tumor
occurs mostly in palms and soles where sweat glands are numerous

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35
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what is a cylindroma

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a type of adnexal (appendage) tumor that has ductal differentiation
usually occurs in forehead or scalp

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36
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in which condition would you see a jigsaw puzzle or giraffe spot microscopically

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cylindroma

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37
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what is a syringoma

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a type of adnexal (appendage) tumor
lesion that has eccrine differentiation, usually in multiple, small papules
caused by the proliferation of small ducts

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38
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what is a sebaceous adenoma

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a type of adnexal (appendage) tumor
lesions that are associated with Lynch syndrome

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39
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what is a clinical variant of Lynch syndrome

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muir-torre syndrome

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40
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what is a pilomatricoma

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a type of adnexal (appendage) tumor
hair follicle tumor derived from hair matrix cells
can have multinucleated giant cells and become calcified

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41
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what is actinic keratosis

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epidermal tumors occurring due to sun damaged skin
can develop into a cutaneous horn
has malignant transformation potential

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42
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what is actinic cheillitis

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actinic keratosis of the lips

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43
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what is another term for squamous cell carcinoma in situ

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Bowen’s disease

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44
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what is the most important cause of squamous cell carcinoma

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DNA damage from exposure to UV light

45
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which two stains help to differentiate squamous cell carcinoma

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p63 and CK34

46
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what is the staging system for squamous cell carcinoma

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clark’s - measures depth of invasion

47
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what is the most invasive cancer in humans

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basal cell carcinoma

48
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what is basal cell carcinoma

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pearly papule containing dilated blood vessels
can ulcerate

49
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what is a benign fibrous histiocytoma (dermatofibroma)

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tumor of the dermis that usually occurs in the legs of young women

50
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what is a dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

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tumor of the dermis that is a well differentiated nodule with a plaque that can ulcerate

51
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in which condition would you see a pinwheel “storiform” pattern microscopically

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dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

52
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what is Merkel cell carcinoma

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a carcinoma of the basal layer
type of neuroendocrine tumor that primarily affects elderly and immunosuppressed individuals

53
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which two stains are used to identify Merkel cell carcinoma

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synaptophysin and chromogranin

54
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what is the most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

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mycosis fungoides

55
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what are pautrier microabscesses and in which condition are they seen

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CD4 cells accumulate in the dermis around langerhans cells
seen in mycosis fungoides

56
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what is the histologic hallmark of mycosis fungoides

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epidermotropism - tendency of lymphocytes to colonize epidermis

57
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what is sezary syndrome

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a type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
malignant T cells in the blood cause scaling of the entire body surface (erythroderma)

58
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what are the two types of mastocytosis and which is most common

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cutaenous and systemic mastocytosis

59
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what are the lesions called in mastocytosis cases

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urticaria pigmentosa

60
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what is the darier sign

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wheal the occurs when the skin is rubbed
seen in patients with the cutaneous T-cell lymphoma mastocytosis

61
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define dermatographism

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edema resembling hives cause by stroking skin with pointed instrument
seen in patients with the cutaneous T-cell lymphoma mastocytosis

62
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what is ichthyosis

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inherited disorder associated with chronic, excessive keratin buildup causing fishlike scales

63
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what is ichthyosis vulgaris

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dominant type of ichthyosis that may be associated with lymphoid and visceral malignancies

64
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what is congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma

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recessive type of ichthyosis that leads to very red scaly skin

65
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what is lamellar ichthyosis

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recessive, X-linked type of ichthyosis that is most severe

66
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what is urticaria

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hives caused by mast cell degranulation which leads to formation of wheals

67
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in which condition can spongiotic dermatosis (edema that seeps into the intercellular spaces of the epidermis) be seen

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acute eczematous dermatitis

68
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what is erythema multiforme

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hypersensitivity reaction to certain infections and drugs

69
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erythema multiforme is associated with which four conditions

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infections
exposure to certain drugs
cancer
collagen vascular diseases

70
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what is Stevens-johnson syndrome

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a form of erythema multiforme that involves the skin, lips, oral mucosa, conductive, urethra and genitals

71
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psoriasis is often associated with which condition

72
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what is seborrheic dermatitis

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inflammatory dermatosis that has a high density of sebaceous glands
presents as macule and papule on a yellow greasy base - mostly affects scalp
triggered by things like stress, illness, and cold weather

73
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what are the six P’s to lichen planus

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planar
purple
polygonal
pruritic
papules
plaques

74
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what is pemphigus

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inflammatory blistering disorder caused by IgG autoantibodies against desmogleins
blisters form on the skin, mouth, nose, etc

75
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what is the most common type of pemphigus

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pemphigus vulgaris

76
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what is a subcorneal blister

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blister beneath the stratum corneum

77
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what is a suprabasal blister

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blister within the epidermis

78
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which type of blister is mostly seen in pemphigus vulgarism

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suprabasal blister

79
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what is a subepidermal blister

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blister that separates dermis from epidermis

80
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what is the most common histologic feature of pemphigus

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acantholysis (breaking down of epidermal cells)

81
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what is dermatitis herpetiformis

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inflammatory blistering disorder caused by autoantibodies to IgG that bind to proteins that are required for adherence of basal keratinocytes to the basement membrane

82
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dermatitis herpetiformis is associated with which condition

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celiac disease

83
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what is epidermolysis bullosa

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non-inflamamtory blistering disorder caused by a inherited defect in proteins that cause layers of the skin to bind

84
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what is porphyria

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non-inflammatory blistering disorder
caused by disturbances of porphyrin (heme proteins) metabolism

85
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what is the most common type of porphyria

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porphyria cutanea tarda

86
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what causes cutaneous porphyria

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overproduction of photosensitizing porphyrins - leads to welts on the skin

87
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what are the four factors that contribute to the development of acne vulgaris

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1.) keratin plug that blocks outflow of sebum
2.) hypertrophy of sebaceous glands
3.) lipase-synthesizing bacteria
4.) secondary inflammation of the involved follicle

88
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what are the four stages of rosacea

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flushing (pre-rosacea)
persistent erythema and telangiectasia
pustules and papules
rhinopehyma (thickening of nasal skin)

89
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what is erythema nodosum

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a type of panniculitis
painful, red plaques and nodules on the anterior lower legs caused by a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to microbial or drug

90
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what is the most common form of panniculitis

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erythema nodosum

91
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what is erythema induratum

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a type of panniculitis
mostly affects children and menopausal women
affects mostly the vessels of the calves

92
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what is weber-christian disease

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a type of panniculitis
lobular panniculitis seen in the face of children and adults

93
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what is factitial panniculitis

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a type of secondary panniculitis caused by self-inflicted trauma or injection of toxic substances

94
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which types of HPV cause anogenital warts

95
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which type of HPV causes genital warts

96
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which type of HPV causes epidermodysplasia verruciformis

97
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what is the most common type of wart

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verruca vulgaris

98
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where are verruca plana most often found

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face or dorsal surfaces of the hands

99
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where are condyloma acuminatum (venereal warts) most often found

100
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molluscum contagiosum is caused by which virus

101
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what are the two types of impetigo

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impetigo contagions
impetigo bullosa

102
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which type of impetigo is most common in children

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impetigo bullosa

103
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honey-colored crust is most common in which bacterial infection of the skin

104
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what is tinea capitis

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a type of superficial fungal infection seen in mostly children

105
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what is tinea barbae

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a type of superficial fungal infection of the beard area

106
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what is tinea corporis

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a type of superficial fungal infection (ring worm)
red plaque with scaling border

107
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what is tinea cruris

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a type of superficial fungal infection
affects obese people during warm weather and friction

108
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what is tinea pedis

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a type of superficial fungal infection (athletes foot)
mostly found between the toes

109
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what is tinea versicolor

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a type of superficial fungal infection of the upper trunk
caused by the yeast malassezia furfur

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