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EXAM 1 Pathophysiology of Skin and the Integumentum Flashcards

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layers of skin

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  • epidermis
  • basement membrane
  • dermis
  • subcutaneous
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pilosebaceous unit

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  • 2-4 hairs
  • Sebaceous gland, apocrine sweat gland
  • Arrector pili muscle
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  • At junction of the papillary and reticular dermis (gives pink color of skin)
  • Perfuses the dermal papilla
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Subpapillary plexus/upper horizontal network

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  • Provides blood to the entire dermis
  • At the dermal-subcutaneous interface
  • Larger blood vessels
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Lower horizontal plexus

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_________ also in dermis, contribute to immune defense

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Lymphatics also in dermis, contribute to immune defense

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regular/linear wounds caused by a clean, sharp-edged object i.e. scalpel, piece of glass

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incisions

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are irregular tear-like wounds caused by blunt trauma

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lacerations

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superficial wounds to the epidermis and dermis caused by friction (scraped off) i.e. scrape, road rash

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abrasions

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occur when skin is forcibly torn off or detached from its normal point of attachment i.e. where nail torn off, elderly catching thin skin on something

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avulsions

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caused by an object puncturing the skin

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puncture wounds

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caused by an object puncturing the skin and deeper tissues i.e. bullet wound, shrapnel

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penetrating wounds

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occur when the skin is intact but trauma to underlying structures has occurred

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closed skin wounds

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caused by blood vessel damage causing blood to collect under the skin

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menatomas

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smallest for of hematoma to largest

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  • petechiae
  • purpura
  • ecchymosis
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Hematomas caused by external trauma

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contusions

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caused by a great amount of force applied to tissue, injuring the compressed tissues (may be open)

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crush injury

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result from healing of injured tissues, but depending on a number of factors (e.g., heredity, amount of injury, stresses on site of healing), can vary in the form

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all scars

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caused by the presence of a large amount of vasculature (newer)

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hyperpigmented scars

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caused by loss of vasculature (older)

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hypopigmented scars

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scars which continue to thicken due to excessive collagen formation but do not extend beyond the boundary of the original wound

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hypertrophic scars

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result from overgrowth of granulation tissue which is slowly replaced by mature scar; firm, rubbery lesions

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keloids

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sunken recess in the skin, caused when underlying structures are lost, such as fat or muscle; associated with acne, chickenpox, MRSA – deeper structures are affected

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atrophic scars

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parallel to the orientation of collagen fibers of the reticular dermis

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Langer’s lines

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Incisions and excisional biopsies heal best with less scarring when made ________ to the Langer’s lines

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Incisions and excisional biopsies heal best with less scarring when made parallel to the Langer’s lines

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Heat induced injury of the skin and subcutaneous tissues (thermal injury)

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burns

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Burn injury determined by:

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  • Length of exposure
  • Temperature of heating agent
  • Surface area involved
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these burns heal by epithelial regeneration

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epidermal burns

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these tissues heal by scar replacement (second intention), may result in contractures

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  • dermal

- subcutaneous

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burn only affecting epidermis with inflammation of superficial dermis

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first degree burn

sun burn

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  • burn affecting epidermis into dermis
  • -Partial thickness – upper dermis
  • -Full thickness – deeper dermis
  • Blister formation
  • -When fluid accumulates below BM
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second degree burn

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  • burn causing destruction of epidermis and some / all dermis
  • After epidermis, dermis, into subQ
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third degree burn

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burn:

  • Painful, red but no blister formation
  • Heals in 3 to 10 days and requires palliative (pain relieving) treatment only
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first degree burns

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  • burns that involve the epidermis and upper portion of dermis resulting in dermal capillaries leaking
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second degree burn - partial thickness

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  • Painful, red, with blister formation
  • Maintain intact blisters for as long as possible
  • Heal with supportive care in 1 to 2 weeks
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second degree burn - partial thickness

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interface between the dermis and epidermis

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basal lamina/basement membrane

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site of vesicle and blister formation, when the two layers become separated by fluid accumulation (serous, purulent, hemorrhagic)

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beneath basement membrane

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Involve the epidermis and dermis, but sensory nerves intact

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second degree burn - full thickness

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  • Mottled pink, red, or waxy white regions, painful
  • Blisters are flat and dry rather than bullous
  • 1+ months to heal with scar formation; may have residual decreased sensation; risk of contractures
  • Require hydration, supportive wound care, antibiotics
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second degree burn - full thickness

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  • 1+ months to heal with scar formation; may have residual decreased sensation; risk of contractures
  • Require hydration, supportive wound care, antibiotics
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second degree burn - full thickness

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Extend into the hypodermis, may involve muscle, bone, tendons

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third degree burn

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  • Vary in color from white to yellow to black

- Hard, leathery, painless as sensory nerves are destroyed

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third degree burn

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  • Require skin grafts as regenerative dermal elements have been destroyed
  • Admission, antibiotics (IV), hydration, analgesia
  • Disfiguring, extensive contractures likely
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third degree burn

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Effects of extensive burn injury to skin

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  • Initiates an acute phase response –> Fever, leukocytosis, anorexia, hypermetabolism, acute phase protein changes, cortisol elevation
  • Risk of infection due to immune suppression, loss of epithelial barrier
  • Dehydration and protein loss (epithelial barrier)
  • Difficulty with temperature regulation (epithelial barrier loss)
  • Organ dysfunction due to blood flow disruption (CV, renal, respiratory, GI)
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causes of epidermal and dermal infections

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  • bacterias
  • viruses
  • fungi
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Organisms grow within _____ and in ______ space of dermis

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Organisms grow within epidermis and in interstitial space of dermis

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effects of infectious skin disorders

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  • Consume nutrients, proteins
  • May injure or destroy host tissue
  • Cause inflammation (cardinal signs)
  • May spread in skin (cellulitis) and along fascial planes (fasciitis)
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classified as primary (starts as an infection, e.g., impetigo) or secondary (complication of another disorder, e.g., infected pressure ulcers)

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bacterial infections

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Characteristics of infection determined by:

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  • organism
  • host immune incompetence
  • tissue health
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Bacterial infections are characterized by the presence of:

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  • Inflammatory signs

- crusting

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In bacterial infections, these may be released, causing rash, skin injury

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exotoxins or endotoxins

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Where might bacterial infections occur

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dermis only, localized, or widespread

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examples of bacterial skin infections

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  • Impetigo
  • epysipelas
  • folliculitis
  • carbuncles
  • paronychia
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A bacterial infection of the dermis following the pattern of lymphatic drainage

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cellulitis

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characteristics of cellulitis

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  • Skin erythema / swelling that expands, often quickly
  • Tight, glossy appearance to skin
  • Tenderness or pain
  • Systemic signs of infection (APR) including fever, chills and muscle aches
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  • Infection progresses along fascial lines
  • Bacteria grow and release toxins which kill tissue
  • Signs similar to cellulitis but more extreme
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necrotizing fasciitis

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  • Results in thrombosis of the subcutaneous vessels, gangrene of the underlying tissues, sepsis
  • Multiple pathogens including Streptococcus pyogenes (“flesh-eating bacteria“)
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necrotizing fasciitis

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what kind of infections can infect cells of the epidermis and dermis

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viruses

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Result in direct tissue injury, immune reactions, rarely neoplasm

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viral infection

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Neoplasm most commonly associated with infections of the _____ ________

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Neoplasm most commonly associated with infections of the mucosal epithelium

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examples of viral infections

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  • Human papilloma virus (HPV, causes warts – verruca vulgaris)
  • Herpes simplex virus 1 and 2
  • Herpes zoster (varicella zoster virus – chicken pox, shingles)
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what are verrucae

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warts

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what does verruca vulargis mean

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common wart

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Common, benign and caused by human papilloma virus (HPV)

Over 50 types of HPV having different infectious characteristics

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verruca vulgaris

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Cause overproliferation of stratum germinativum with thickening of the stratum corneum

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verruca vulgaris

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Common skin warts do not cause ______.

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Common skin warts do not cause neoplasm.

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most common cause of cold sores (fever blisters)

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HSV 1

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most common cause of genital herpes

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HSV 2

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what describes:
Painful, small vesicles resulting from tissue injury and exudate formation below basement membrane at site of infection, eventually lyse and form shallow, ulcers on erythematous base

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herpes simplex virus

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  • Lie dormant in sensory dorsal root ganglia, resurface in same area (see Herpes Zoster), enhanced expression with immunosuppression (stress, disease, age, injury, surgery)
  • May continue to shed virus even without obvious lesions
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herpes simplex virus

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Primary infection causes chicken pox

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herpes zoster/varicella zoster

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Systemic infection with characteristic skin rash progressing like other herpes viruses, from erythematous vesicles to ulcerations

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herpes zoster/varicella zoster

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  • Fever, itch (usually not particularly painful in primary infection), worse symptoms in adults
  • Like other herpes viruses, lies dormant in dorsal root sensory ganglia
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herpes zoster/varicella zoster

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Recurrent expression of varicella zoster/herpes zoster results in

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shingles

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  • Rash similar to chicken pox except painful with parasthesias, then itchy
  • Pain may become permanent (zoster neuropathy)
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herpes zoster

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  • Always follows dermatomal distribution, does not cross midline
  • May cause blindness if trigeminal nerve’s ophthalmic branch is affected
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herpes zoster

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where can fungi invade

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  • skin (dermatophytosis)
  • nails (onychomycosis)
  • oral cavity (thrush)
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what population are fungal infections most common

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immunocompromised

i.e. diabetes, young, old, malnourished

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What kind of climate do fungi prefer

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Frequently prefer warm, moist, non-sun exposed skin

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Raw, beefy red painful lesions in oral cavity (covered with white removable material), intertriginous and other moist areas (e.g., diaper

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fungal infection

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Dry, flaking areas with central clearing on other areas

Flaking, yellowing, thickening nails

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fungal infection

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local area of inflammation which contains a core of necrotic tissue and many neutrophils (purulent exudate)

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abscess

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  • Purulent exudate often surrounded with a fibrous capsule (chronic inflammatory reaction)
  • May be associated with signs of localized (cardinal signs) or generalized (APR, fever) inflammation
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abscess

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  • Risk of cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis, sepsis

- Only treatment is incision and drainage

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abscess

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common location of abscesses

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exocrine glands that are blocked

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Caused by vascular compromise, resulting in necrosis of skin and deeper tissues

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hypoxic skin disorders

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Unrelieved pressure causes tissue hypoxia and death, mostly over bony prominences; painful ulcers

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decubitus ulcers (pressure)

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Venous stasis results in tissue swelling, causes tissue hypoxia and death; usually proximal to the medial malleolus; not very painful

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venous stasis ulcers (high venous pressure)

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Arterial occlusion causes tissue hypoxia and death; very painful

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arterial occlusion ulcers (low arterial pressure)

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Caused by repeated trauma due to lack of pain perception; painless

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neuropathic ulcers

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Inherited inability of melanocytes to produce melanin (melanocytes are present in epidermis)

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albinism

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  • Potential differential expression; eyes, skin, hair may be affected
  • Increased risk for sun damage to tissues, cancer

-affects that area and doesn’t spread

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albinism

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Autoimmune response against melanocytes, causes localized melanocyte loss and depigmentation

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vitiligo

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  • Manifested by flat (patches), irregular lesions of pigment loss
  • May be associated with other autoimmune diseases

-can spread!

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vitiligo

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immune responses against antigen which result in excessive reactions and pathology

type 1, 2, 3, or 4

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hypersensitivity responses

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  • Autoimmune responses
  • Poorly controlled or directed anti-microbial responses
  • Responses to non-threatening environmental antigens (allergens)
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hypersensitivity responses

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Typical of responses to environmental allergens (“ordinary” allergy)

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type 1 hypersensitivity

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Mediated by IgE and mast cells

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type 1 hypersensitivity

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Symptoms may be localized –> Swelling, itching, fluid transudate or exudate, mucus, urticaria, vasodilation and respiratory smooth muscle constriction

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type 1 hypersensitivity

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Symptoms may be systemic –> Widespread urticaria, anaphylaxis

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type 1 hypersensitivity

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Mediated by IgG binding to cells or tissue components

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type 2 hypersensitivity

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Results in pathology by

  • Stimulation of phagocytosis and killing (via Fc receptor)
  • Complement and Fc receptor activation with cell and tissue injury
  • Ig binding to receptors and antagonizing their activation or continuously stimulating (agonist)
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type 2 hypersensitivity

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Stimulating phagocytosis via opsonization

  • Autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura
  • Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
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type 2 hypersensitivity

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Complement and Fc receptor activation

  • Acute rheumatic fever
  • Goodpaster syndrome
  • Autoimmune vasculitis
  • Pemphigus vulgaris
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type 2 hypersensitivity

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Antibody binding to receptors

  • Graves disease (agonist)
  • Myasthenia gravis (antagonist)
  • Insulin-resistant diabetes (antagonist)
  • Pernicious anemia (antagonist)
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type 2 hypersensitivity

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Results from the formation and deposition of immune complexes (complexes of Ig and antigen), resulting in complement activation and Fc-mediated phagocyte killing

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type 3 hypersensitivity

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  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
  • Polyarthritis nodosa – usually happen after another disease
  • Reactive arthritis
  • Serum sickness
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type 3 hypersensitivity

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Also called delayed-type hypersensitivity

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type 4 hypersensitivity

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Two mechanisms contribute:

  • CD4+ T lymphocytes respond to tissue antigens by secreting cytokines that stimulate inflammation and activate phagocytes
  • CD8+ T lymphocytes cause direct cell toxicity and killing of antigen-bearing cells (T cell mediated cytolysis)
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type 4 hypersensitivity

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Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Multiple sclerosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Peripheral neuropathies (Guillain-Barré)
Inflammatory bowel disease
Contact sensitivity / contact dermatitis
Poison ivy rash
Nickel sensitivity
Positive TB test
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type 4 hypersensitivity

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  • Autoimmune reactions (lupus, psoriasis)
  • Hypersensitivity reactions (eczema, urticaria, contact dermatitis, viral xanthems, erythema multiforme, drug reactions)
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inflammatory skin disorders

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  • Stimulation of epidermis (stratus germinativum) results in overproduction (e.g., psoriasis)
  • Localized acute inflammation with histamine release (e.g., urticaria) – type 1 hypersensitivity
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mechanisms of inflammatory skin disorders

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  • Deposits of antigen-antibody (Ag-Ab) in skin or capillaries activates complement, resulting in inflammation and rash (e.g., lupus, viral xanthems, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug reactions) – type 3 hypersensitivity
  • Type 4 hypersensitivity reaction attracting macrophages and T lymphocytes (e.g., erythema multiforme, poison ivy rash, contact dermatitis)
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mechanisms of inflammatory skin disorders

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  • A UV light–induced dysplastic lesion of the skin

- Dysplasia of the keratinocytes in the mid to upper layers of the epidermis

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actinic keratosis

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  • Brown, red, or skin-colored, rough, sandpaper-like consistency, may produce so much keratin that a “cutaneous horn” forms
  • Common in sun exposed body areas (face, ears, scalp, forearms, backs of the hands), fair skinned persons, areas with lots of sunshine
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actinic keratosis

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-May progress to squamous cell carcinoma

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actinic keratosis

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Sharply demarcated, hyperkeratotic, variably pigmented, round, flat, “waxy” plaques with a velvety to granular surface (“stuck-on” appearance)

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seborrheic keratosis

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  • Particularly numerous on sun exposed areas such as the trunk, extremities, head, and neck (sometimes found on areas not exposed to sun)
  • Do not progress to carcinoma
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seborrheic keratosis

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Localized hyperplasia of melanocytes in skin or mucous membranes

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Nevus (nevi), also lentigo, melanocytic nevus, “mole”

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  • Tan to brown, uniformly pigmented, small macules to papules with well-defined, rounded borders
  • May be congenital or acquired
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Nevus (nevi), also lentigo, melanocytic nevus, “mole”

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Larger than most nondysplastic nevi (often >5 mm across), flat macules, slightly raised plaques with a “pebbly” surface, or target-like lesions with a darker raised center and irregular flat periphery, uniform or variable color

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dysplastic nevi

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May be associated with increased neoplasia risk

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dysplastic nevi

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  • Patient may have hundreds of dysplastic nevi

- Over 50% will develop melanoma by age 60

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dysplastic nevus syndrome

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  • Derived from basal epidermal layers (stratum germinativum)
  • 75% of nonmelanoma skin cancers
  • Areas of sun exposure, usually in 60+ year old persons
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basal cell carcinoma

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  • Slow growing, rarely metastasize, may invade locally

- Flesh-colored, with telangiectatic vessels seen within it, pearly smooth border, sometimes central ulceration

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basal cell carcinoma

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  • Derived from higher, squamous layers of the epidermis, derived from actinic keratoses
  • Second most common nonmelanoma skin cancers
  • Areas of sun exposure, usually in 40+ year old persons
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squamous cell carcinoma

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  • Up to 5% metastasize, grow more quickly
  • Lesions which have not invaded through the basement membrane are sharply defined, red, scaling plaques (“carcinoma in situ”)
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squamous cell carcinoma

127
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  • Advanced, invasive lesions are nodular, show variable keratin production (hyperkeratotic scale), may ulcerate
  • Keratocanthoma is thought to be a variant of well-differentiated one of these
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squamous cell carcinoma

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  • Derived from melanocytes (normally in epidermis)

- Occur in skin (most common) also on mucosal surfaces, esophagus, meninges, eye

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melanoma

129
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  • Relatively common, highly metastatic skin cancer

- Does not require sun exposure (but sun increases risk)

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melanoma

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  • The most consistent clinical signs are changes in the color, size, or shape of a pigmented lesion
  • Risk evaluated by “Breslow thickness” or “Clark level”, related to depth of penetration into the epidermis or dermis
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melanoma

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what are Breslow thickness or Clark level associated with?

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metastatic potential at time of diagnosis (and 5 year survival rate)

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