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Developmental and Immune-mediated Mucocutaneous Conditions - part II Flashcards

1
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mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is also known as what?

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cicatricial (scarring) pemphigoid

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why does mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) resemble pemphigus vulgaris (PV)?

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due to blister formation (i.e. pemphig”oid”)

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T/F: pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is twice as common as mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)

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false, MMP is twice as common as PV

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what is the average age of pts dx’d with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)?

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50-60 y.o.

older age than PV

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what is the gender predilection of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)?

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2:1 female predilection

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where does mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) affect?

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any mucosal surface, occasionally affects skin

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scarring of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) may appear where?

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  1. skin

2. symblepheron (conjunctiva)

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scarring on the oral mucosa due to mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is common

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false, rare

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what might be seen in pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) because the split is subepithelial?

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intact intraoral blisters

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clinical features of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)

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desquamative gingivitis

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desquamative gingivitis

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descriptive term: erythema, desquamation, ulceration

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oral mucosal ulcers in pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) are deeper than in pts with pemphigus vulgaris (PV)

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true

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what is the most significant aspect of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)?

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ocular involvement of sympblepheron

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scarring of symblepheron in pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) does what?

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obstructs the orifices of glands that produces tears resulting in a dry eye

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dry eye in pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) leads to what?

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keratinization of the corneal epithelium leading to blindness

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entropion

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upper eyelid turned inward

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trichiasis

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eyelashes rubbing against the eye

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eyes of pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)

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  1. entropion
  2. trichiasis
  3. lower fornix is obliterated
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biopsy of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) must include what?

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  1. generous sample of normal mucosa, 0.5-1 cm away from areas of ulceration/erythema, as epithelium easily strips off
  2. tissue should be submitted in both formalin and Michel’s solution
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histo of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)

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SUBepithelial cleft formation

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subepithelial cleft formation

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separation of epithelium from CT at the basement membrane zone (BMZ)

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immuno features of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)

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  1. linear deposition of immunoreactants at the BMZ

2. positive DIF; negative IIF

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23
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what percent of pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) will have circulating autoantibodies?

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only 5-25%

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tx of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) depends on what?

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extent of involvement

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tx of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) oral lesions

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  1. topic steroids - tetracycline/niacinamide or dapsone may be sufficient
  2. frequent dental prophylaxis, every 3-4 months
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tx for mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)

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refer pt to ophthalmologist for exam and f/u

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what is indicated if there is ocular involvement in pts with mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP)?

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systemic imunnisuppressive therapy

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T/F: px of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is rarely fatal

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true

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T/F: mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) can usually be controlled

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true

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30
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blindness results in mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) pts with what?

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with untreated ocular disease

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T/F: mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) sometimes spontaneously resolve

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false, rarely undergoes spontaneous resolution

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32
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which is the most common of autoimmune blistering conditions?

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bullous pemphigoid (BP)

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what is the average age of ppl who are affected by bullous pemphigoid (BP)?

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older population, average age 75-80 y.o.

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where does bullous pemphigoid (BP) primarily affect?

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skin

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T/F: bullous pemphigoid (BP) primarily appears on skin but can involve the mucous membrane as well

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true

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what is the gender predilection of bullous pemphigoid (BP)?

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no gender predilection

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what is an early symptom of bullous pemphigoid (BP)?

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pruritus

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38
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what follows pruritus in bullous pemphigoid (BP)?

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followed by development of multiple, tense bullae, blisters on normal or erythematous skin

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T/F: lesions from bullous pemphigoid (BP) rupture, crust and heal with scarring

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false, WITHOUT

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T/F: oral involvement from bullous pemphigoid (BP) is common

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false, uncommon

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oral lesions of bullous pemphigoid (BP) rupture sooner than cutaneous lesions leaving what?

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large shallow ulcerations with smooth, distinct margins

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histo features of bullous pemphigoid (BP)

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SUBepithelial cleft similar to MMP

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immuno features of bullous pemphigoid (BP)

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positive DIF AND IIF with immunoreactants deposited at the BMZ

44
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management of bullous pemphigoid (BP) is similar to cicatricial pemphigoid but most BP cases what?

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resolve spontaneously in 1-2 years

45
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T/F: most bullous pemphigoid (BP) pts experience remission

46
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why is mortality of bullous pemphigoid (BP) pts 3x higher than age and sex matched population?

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problems may develop with use of immunosuppresive therapy in older populations

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T/F: etiology of erythema multiforme (EM) is probably immune-mediated

48
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immune-mediated condition

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immunologic derangement stimulated by trigger that produces that disease

49
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etiology break down of erythema multiforme (EM)

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50% - unknown
25% - preceding infection
25% medication-related

50
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25% of erythema multiforme (EM) cases are due to what type of preceding infections?

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  1. viral (herpes)

2. bacterial (mycoplasma pneumoniae)

51
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25% of erythema multiforme (EM) cases are related to what type of medications?

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  1. abx

2. analgesics

52
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who is affected by erythema multiforme (EM)?

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young adult, 20-30’s

53
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clinical features of erythema multiforme (EM)

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  1. acute onset ulcerative disorder skin and mucous membranes
  2. prodromal symptoms ~1 wk before onset
  3. varying degrees of severity
54
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prodromal symptoms of erythema multiforme (EM)

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  1. fever
  2. malaise
  3. headache
  4. cough
  5. sore throat
55
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previous studies showed that erythema multiforme (EM) has a male predilection but more recent studies show what?

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a female predilection

56
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how long do pts experience prodromal symptoms before onset of erythema multiforme (EM)?

57
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varying degrees of severity of erythema multiforme (EM)

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  1. EM minor

2. EM major

58
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EM minor of erythema multiforme (EM) MUCOSA features

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  1. hemorrhagic crusting of vermilion zones
  2. erythematous patches oral mucosa that undergo necrosis and result in large, shallow erosions and ulcers with irregular borders
59
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which locations are affected by EM minor of erythema multiforme (EM)?

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  1. skin (extremities)

2. mucosa (oral, conjunctival, genitourinary, respiratory)

60
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what mucosa in the oral cavity is usually spared from EM minor of erythema multiforme (EM)?

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  1. gingiva

2. hard palate

61
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EM minor of erythema multiforme (EM) SKIN features

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  1. variety of appearances “multiforme”
  2. round, dusky-red patches on skin of extremities “target lesions”
  3. bullae with necrotic centers
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EM major of erythema multiforme (EM) clinical features

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  1. 2 or more mucosal sites in conjunction with skin lesions

2. ocular involvement can produce symblepheron

63
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which sites are affected by EM major of erythema multiforme (EM) AND EM minor?

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  1. mucosal
  2. lip
  3. skin
64
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different processes of erythema multiforme (EM) than EM major and minor

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  1. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)

2. toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

65
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)

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at least two mucosal sites plus skin involvement

66
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toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is also known as what?

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Lyell’s disease

67
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toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

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diffuse bullous involvement of skin and mucosa

68
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what is the difference between SJS and TEN?

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degree of skin involvement and age

69
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SJS has what percent of skin involvement and usually affects who compared to TEN?

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<10% of skin invovlement and usually younger pt

70
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TEN has what percent of skin involvement and usually affect who compared to SJS?

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> 30% skin involvement and usually over 60 y.o.

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distinguishing features between EM and SJS/TEN

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  1. SJS and TEN almost always triggered by a drug, rather than an infection
  2. SJS and TEN skin lesions begin as red macules or trunk rather than extremities
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clinical features of SJS and TEN

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  1. within 2 weeks skin sloughing and flaccid bullae develop

2. pts may appear badly scalded - usually tx’d in burn unit

73
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almost all SJS and TEN pts have what?

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mucosal involvement esp oral

74
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dx of EM, SJS and TEN are usually based on what?

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clinical presentation

75
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T/F: DIF and IIF are non-specific so it’s not helpful except in ruling out other immune-mediated conditions

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histo features of EM, SJS, TEN

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  1. subepithelial or intraepithelial vesicles
  2. necrotic basal keratinocytes
  3. mixed inflammatory cell infiltrate
  4. may see perivascular inflammation
77
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supportive therapy for erythema multiforme (EM)

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  1. discontinue causative drug!
  2. systemic or topical steroids early on
  3. IV re-hydration
  4. topic anesthetic or analgesic for pain
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tx of SJS and TEN

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  1. discontinue causative drug!
  2. IV re-hydration
  3. topical anesthetic or analgesic for pain
79
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what has been implicated in inducing TEN?

80
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why should steroids be avoided in managing TEN?

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associated with increased mortality

81
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how does IV administration of pooled human immunoglobulins seems helpful in resolution of TEN?

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by blocking apoptosis of epithelial cells

82
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EM minor and major are self-limiting and should resolve in how many weeks?

83
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20% of EM minor and major pts get recurrences especially during what time(s)?

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spring and autumn

84
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if HSV triggered EM minor or major, what is indicated for maintenance?

85
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T/F: erythema multiforme (EM) is not life-threatening except when?

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severe cases

86
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mortality rate of SJS

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mortality rate of TEN

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px of pts that survives from SJS or TEN

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  1. skin heals in 3-5 wks
  2. oral lesions take longer
  3. ocular damage in 50% of pts
89
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erythema migrans is also known as what?

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  1. geographic tongue

2. benign migratory glossitis

90
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etiopathogenesis of erythema migrans is unknown but is probably what?

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immune-mediated

91
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erythema migrans is one ofhte more common oral conditions occurring in what percent of the population?

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1-3% so considered “common oral lesion”

92
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erythema seen in erythema migrans is due to what?

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atrophy of filiform papillae and shearing off of the parakeratin causing epithelium to thin resulting in red appearance

93
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erythema migrans occurs in 1/3rd of pts who have what?

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fissured tongue

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clinical features of erythema migrans

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  1. wax and wane
  2. heal then develop in different area
  3. multiple, well-demarcated zones of erythema surrounded at least partially by slightly elevated yellow-white serpentine or scalloped border
  4. can be singular “persistens”
95
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where does erythema migrans characteristically affect on the tongue?

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dorsal and lateral anterior 2/3 of tongue

96
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ectopic geographic tongue

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erythema migrans on other non-keratinized mucosal surfaces

97
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histo of erythema migrans is similar to what?

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psoriasis “psoriasiform mucositis” description on bx report

98
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histo of erythema migrans

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  1. parakeratosis with extensive microabscess (neutrophils) formation in superficial spinous layer
  2. elongation of rete ridges
  3. neutrophilic infiltration
99
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tx of erythema migrans

100
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occassionaly pts with erythema migrans are sensitive or painful to what?

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hot, spicy foods… can use potent topical steroid

101
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px of erythema migrans

102
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T/F: pts with erythema migrans should be reassured that this is a benign condition

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