Describing Lesions in Dermatology Flashcards
1
Q
Basal cell carcinoma
A
Cells from the stratum basale are malignant and affected
2
Q
Squamous cell carcinoma
A
Small painless nodule surrounded by area of inflammation
3
Q
Malignant melanoma
A
From melanocytes: ABCD rule:
1) Asymmetrical shape of skin lesion
2) Border of lesion is irregular
3) Color variations
4) Diameter of skin lesions
4
Q
Albinism
A
Tyrosinase absence causes lack of pigment within the skin
5
Q
Merkel’s cells
A
Mechanoreceptor
6
Q
Langerhans’ cells
A
Antigen presenting cells derived from monocytes
7
Q
Pacinian corpuscles
A
Detect pressure changes and vibrations in skin cells
