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Mast cells

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Highly granulated tissue resident cells containing surface expressed FC-epsilon receptor I. Found in mucosa in connective tissue, responsible for maintaining integrity of tissue and altering the immune system of localized trauma.

• cross bound to IgE

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Eosinophils

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Tissue resident granulocytes that stain heavily with eosin, Principal cause: Id airway damage, chronic asthma 

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Basophils

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Least numerous of all granulocytes. Secrete Th2 polarizing cytokines, IL-4, IL-13 which stimulate IgE 

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Type I hypersensitivity: immediate

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• IgE, Th2 cells
• mast cells, eosinophils, basophils, and their mediators (lipid, cytokine, etc)
• wheal and flare response
• atopy: predisposition to IgE mediated sensitization
• Pollen, food, venom, drugs

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Type II Hypersensitivity: antibody mediated

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• IgM, IgG, against cell surface ECM antigens
• opsonization and phagocytosis
• Complement and FC receptor mediated recruitment and activation of leukocytes (neutrophils, macrophages)
• abnormal cell function (neuro blockade) 

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Type III hypersensitivity: Immune complex mediated

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• immune complex is circulating antigens
• IgM, IgG
• Complement and FC receptor mediated recruitment an activation of leukocytes

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Type IV hypersensitivity: T-cell mediated

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• CD4+ T cells (Th1, Th17)
• Cytokine mediated inflammation and macrophage activation
• CD8+ CTLs
• Direct target cell killing, cytokine-mediated inflammation

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Immediate hypersensitivity

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Allergen + B cell —> presents to Th2 cell —> makes memory cell + plasma cell —> sensitizes mast cell —> allergen re-presented —> granulocyte response

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Contents of mast cell granules 

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Enzyme: tryptase, chymase, cathepsin G, carboxypeptidase

Toxic mediator: heparin, histamine

Cytokine: TNF-alpha 

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Prevention of hypersensitivity I

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Desensitization: Serial application of allergens in gradually escalating doses

Anti-IgE antibodies: expensive, not worth 

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Examples of type II hypersensitivities

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• Goodpasture’s syndrome
• Graves’ disease
• Myasthenia gravis
• Erythroblastosis fetalis

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Immune complexes (type III)

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• formed between antibody and antigen, get deposited in tissues
• ICs Result from: persistent infection, inhalation, auto immune disease, cryo-globulins

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Diseases that result from type III hypersensitivities

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Auto immune diseases: SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis

Drug allergies: penicillin and sulfonamides, serum sickness

Infectious diseases: post streptococcal, glomerulonephritis, meningitis, hepatitis, mononucleosis

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T cell mediated inflammatory response (CD4+, type IV)

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• most destructive, requires antigen specific effector T cells to activate macrophages (Th1)
• Antigen presenting cells: macrophages, Langerhans cells

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Contact hypersensitivity (Type IV)

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• Eczematous skin reaction
• Nickel, rubber, dyes, fragrance, plants
• Haptens: Small sensitizing agents that penetrate skin (help bind self-peptide to MHC class II making it immunogenic)

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Dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)

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Hapten from plants that sensitizes nearly everyone (poison ivy/oak/sumac) 

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Granulomatous hypersensitivity

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• tuberculin — TB test is an example of type IV hypersensitivity
• also leprosy, Crohn’s, schistosomiasis, and Sarcoidosis 
• persistence of antigen within macrophages due to killing mechanisms being blocked or particles that the cells cannot destroy

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Multi nucleated giant cells

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Macrophage —> epithelium’s cells

• cells that lose many functions such as mitochondria and ER, but produce a lot of TNF-alpha to continue hypersensitivity response (chronic Th1 activation)

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Contact dermatitis cytokine responses

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— IL-2
— IL-8
— IFN- gamma
— GM- CSF

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Haptens

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• Highly soluble, highly reactive, bind covalently and non-specifically to skin proteins which activates Th1 cells, CD4+ T cells in the skin (type IV)
• your hands can spread these in linear patterns and to your eyes (wherever you touch)

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Pentadecacatehol

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A common hapten, found in poisonous plants

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Treating contact dermatitis

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Corticosteroids: block the transcription of pro-inflammatory genes, and up regulate the production of inhibitors of pro-inflammatory transcription factors (Immunosuppressive)

Antihistamines: help with itching, block histamine receptors on mast cells to reduce histamine release, does not improve rash

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Poison ivy

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• appearance of rash two days after exposure (must be 2nd exposure at least)
• Red, raised blistering lesions of contact dermatitis
• Infiltration of blood cells into the tissue at the site of contact with the Hapten
• Death of local tissue cells, destruction of ECM = blisters 

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Contact dermatitis and Th1 T cells

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1.) antigen is injected into subcutaneous tissue and processed by local antigen presenting cells
2.) A Th1 effector cell recognizes antigen and releases cytokines that act on vascular endothelium 
3.) recruitment of phagocytes and plasma to the site of antigen injection causes a visible lesion

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Outcomes of CD4 T cells engaging with Hapten in the periphery

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1.) IFN-gamma
2.) TNF-alpha and/or LT
3.) chemokines
4.) IL-3 and/or GM-CSF

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IFN-gamma

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Induces expression of vascular adhesion molecules. Activate macrophages, increasing release of inflammatory mediators

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TNF-alpha and/or LT

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Local tissue destruction. Increased expression of adhesion molecules on local blood vessels

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Chemokines

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Macrophage recruitment to site of antigen

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IL-3 and/or GM-CSF

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Monocyte production by bone marrow stem cells

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Direct Coomb’s test (positive)

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1.) blood sample from a patient with immune mediated hemolytic anemia: antibodies on RBC surface
2.) The patient RBCs are washed and incubated with anti-human antibodies (Coombs reagent)
3.) RBCs agglutinate, Anti-human antibodies form links between RBCs by binding to the human antibodies

• Looking for the antibody on the cell in the donor

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Indirect coombs test (positive)

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1.) recipients serum is obtained, containing antibodies
2.) Donors blood sample is added to the tube with serum
3.) Recipients antibodies that target the donors RBCs form antibody antigen complexes
4.) Anti-human antibodies are added to the solution (Coombs reagent)
5.) Agglutination of RBCs occurs, because human antibodies are attached to red blood cells

• Looking for antibody in recipient for what donor has


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Gastrulation layers

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Ectoderm: epidermis, CNS
Mesoderm: musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, urogenital
Endoderm: lining of G.I. tract and respiratory tract

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Gastrulation layer descriptors

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Endoderm: Cuboidal epithelium

Ectoderm: columnar epithelium

Mesoderm: mesenchyme (multipotent)

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Notochord and neural tube

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• overlaid by ectoderm
• Signals the overlying ectoderm to thicken and old, folds come together to form neural tube
• Incomplete closure of neural tube leads to anencephaly

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Neural crest

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• arise from ectoderm
• Multipotent cells at the border of the neural plate
• Contribute to PNS, craniofacial cartilage, melanocytes, endocrine cells, glia

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Mesoderm

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• mesenchyme, Embryologic connective tissue
• divides into:
—Paraxial mesoderm (Somites)
—intermediate mesoderm (urogenital)
— Lateral plate mesoderm (parietal and visceral)

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Somites

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• mesenchymal tissue derived from Paraxial mesoderm
• Cranial most somites are called somitomeres and contribute to the head
• Sclerotome, myotome, dermatome

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Epaxial

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Skeleton muscle innervated by dorsal rami of the spinal nerve
— Intrinsic back muscles

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Hypaxial

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Skeletal muscle innervated by ventral rami of spinal nerve
— Abdomen, superficial back

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Lateral plate mesoderm

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1.) parietal (somatic) mesoderm : adheres overlying ectoderm, body wall including limb buds

2.) Visceral (splanchnic) mesoderm : Adheres to underlying endoderm, muscular wall of the gut, circulatory system

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 apical ectodermal ridge

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• proliferation of mesenchymal cells in the progress zone
• Key for limb development, without limbs do not form

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Progress zone

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• site of proliferation of Limb bud
• Proximal to distal growth pattern

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Zone of polarizing activity (ZPA)

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• Key for Anteroposterior patterning (medial lateral in the adult)

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Limb buds are influenced by what?

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• HOX genes
• Aer signals for proximodistal development (stylopod, zeugopod, autopod)
• Dorsal and ventral ectoderm specifying the dorsoventral patterning
• ZPA causes the expression of SHH genes to control anteroposterior patterning

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Amelia

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Absent Limb

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Meromelia

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Partial absence of limb

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Hemimelia

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Absence of the fibula

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Phocomelia

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Reduced/shortened limb

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Talipes equinovarus

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Club foot, sole is turned mediately, foot is inverted

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Digit formation

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  1. AER is responsible for proximal distal patterning
    2. ZPA is responsible for anteroposterior patterning (Shh, asymmetry in the 5 fingers— thumb has none, pinky has a lot)
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Polydactyly

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Born with extra digits, can be soft tissue only, soft tissue and bone, skin and soft tissue and multiple bones

(most commonly on the pinky side)

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Syndactyly

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Failure of intra-digit apoptosis resulting in fused digits after birth
(Simple, complex, complicated)

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Limb rotation

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• explains the dermatome pattern on adults
• Upper limbs are externally/laterally rotated— dorsal elbows
• Lower limbs are internally/medially rotated— ventral knees

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Bone formation

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1.) Endochondral ossification (most common) — Cartilaginous precursor model becomes bone

2.) Intramembranous ossification — Bone forms within membrane sheaths (skull, clavicle)

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Endochondral ossification

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1.) cartilaginous model: chondrocytes create new cartilage
2.) Cartilaginous model is replaced by bone: osteoblasts create new bone
3.)  Bone growth occurs at the epiphysis of primary and secondary ossification centers

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Diaphysis

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Bone shaft

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Epiphysis

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Bone growth plate

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Fibrous joints

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  1. Sutures: connect cranial bones
  2. Gomphoses: Connect teeth to alveolus
  3. Syndesmosis: slightly mobile such as radius and ulna connection
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Cartilaginous joints

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— Hyaline or fibrocartilage

  1. Synchondrosis: Hyaline cartilage, epiphyses
  2. Symphyses: Either Hyaline or fibrocartilage: pubic symphysis
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Synovial joints

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Mobile joints characterized by a joint capsule filled with synovial fluid
— Joint capsule is fibrous connective tissue
— Articular cartilage is Hyaline

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Types of synovial joints

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Planar: acromioclavicular
Hinge: elbow
Pivot: atlantoaxial
Condyloid: metacarpophalangeal
Saddle: thumb CMC1
Ball and socket: hip, shoulder

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Congenital infantile hyperpituitarism

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Gigantism: excessive growth hormone, increased height before Epiphyseal seal

Acromegaly: excessive growth hormone after epiphyseal fusion, affects shape and morphology of phones and soft tissue

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Skeletal system

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Axial skeleton: Skull, Vertebral column, ribs, sternum

Appendicular skeleton: pectoral and pelvic girdles, limbs

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Intravertebral disc development

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• Notochord becomes the nucleus pulposus
• sclerotome becomes annulus fibrosus

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Spina bifida

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— Failure of the halves of the embryonic cartilaginous neural arch to fuse
1.) Occulta: occurs at the L5 or S1 vertebrae. Minor form can produce no symptoms or minor symptoms (tuft of hair or small dimple at lower back)
2.) Cystica: protrusion of spinal cord and or meninges — Including meningocele (CSF, meninges), and myelomeningocele (spinal nerves/cord/roots)

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Klippel-Feil Syndrome (Brevicollis)

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• congenital effusion of cervical vertebral bodies
• Restricted neck movement
• Smaller cervical nerve roots

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Congenital scoliosis

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Results from lack of an ossification center, incorrect segment, or vertebral fusion 

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 Development of the ribs

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• come from mesenchymal costal processes of the thoracic vertebrae
• Begin as cartilaginous and then ossify
• Site of union of the costal process with the vertebra is replaced by costovertebral synovial joint

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Development of the sternum

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• Sternal bars: vertical mesenchymal bands
• Convocation occurs as these bars move medially and then fuse
• Cartilaginous models of the manubrium, sternebrae, and xiphoid process

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Cervical ribs

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Usually rudimentary, development of the costal processes of the cervical vertebrae, usually attached to the seventh cervical vertebrae as tiny nubs

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Thoracic outlet syndrome

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Compression due to the narrowing of the superior (cranial) opening of the thoracic cage from cervical ribs

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Lumbar ribs

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Development of the costal processes of the lumbar vertebrae, usually attached to the first lumbar vertebrae, benign

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Sternal foramen

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Varies in size, results from incomplete fusion of the cartilaginous sternal bars during development (looks like a gunshot wound) 

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Pectus excavatum

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Concave depression in the lower sternum, pushes on lungs and heart

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Muscle development

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1.) skeletal as you grow
2.) Smooth, from splanchnic mesenchyme surrounding the primordial gut
3.) cardiac, from lateral splanchnic Mesoderm, forms the conduction system of the heart: Purkinje fibers

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Poland syndrome

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Absence of pectoralis major and minor, ipsilateral breast hypoplasia, absence of 2-4 ribs, occasionally absent mammary gland

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Torticollis

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— Wryneck
— Shortened fibers of sternal cleidomastoid muscle
— Lateral bending of the head to the affected side and slight turning away from the side of the shortened muscle

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Acne vulgaris

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Inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit

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Comedones

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Baseline of acne, small solid bumps

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Acne vulgaris epidemiology

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• Peak ages of 14 to 19, 80% of adolescents in the USA
• Androgens, diet, genetics, stress, insulin resistance, mechanical trauma, tobacco

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Microbiology of acne

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Cutibacterium acnes: propionobacterium
• Stimulation of sebocytes and monocytes to secrete IL-1-beta
• Direct effect on T cells, modulation of keratinocyte expression of integrins and filaggrin 

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Pathophysiology of acne vulgaris

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— chronic inflammation of the pilosebaceous unit
1.) Increased sebum production by sebaceous glands
2.) abnormal shedding of follicular epithelium/hyperkeratinization
3.) Colonization of follicle
4.) Inflammatory reaction

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Grading level of acne vulgaris

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I. Superficial non-inflammatory

II. Superficial inflammatory

III. Deep inflammatory

IV. Severe nodulocystic (scar)

84
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Acne fulminans 

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Rare and severe with abrupt development of large inflammatory nodules and friable plaques (erosion, ulcers, hemorrhagic crusts)

Treated: Oral glucocorticoids, oral isoretinoin

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Acne conglobata

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Severe form of nodular acne vulgaris (Drainage, sinus tracts, severe scarring)

Treated: systemic or intralesional glucocorticoids, surgery, TNF alpha inhibitors

86
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Azelaic acid

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Expensive, Tyrosinase inhibitor

87
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Dapsone (aczone)

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Antibiotic but works by inhibiting inflammation, expensive prescription, no induced resistance known

88
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Benzoyl peroxide

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Antibacterial/not antibiotic, over the counter as a single agent, cheap

89
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Salicylic acid

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Cheap over the counter, present in cleaning products

90
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Topical antibiotic treatment

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• benzyl peroxide addition
• clindamycin
• Erythromycin

91
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Oral antibiotic treatment

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• doxycycline
• Minocycline
• Addition of benzyl peroxide to reduce your distance

• Used trimethoprim/sulfonamide if rate of allergic reaction is higher

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Topical retinoid

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• reduce number of comedones
• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Adapalene (Differin)
• Tazarotene (Tazorac)
• Tretinoin (Retin-A)

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Acne pomade 

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Closer to hair distribution, forehead and temple regions

94
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Acne Mechanica

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Occurs under headbands, helmets, shoulder padding, under chin, CPAP masks etc.

95
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Acne rosacea

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Papules and pustules on broad base of erythema and telangiectasia, Central third of the face

Triggers include: son, stress, hot weather, wind, exercise, alcohol, etc.

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Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea

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Flushing and persistent central face erythema with or without telangiectasia 

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Papulopustular rosacea

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Persistent central face erythema, transient central facial papules and or pustules

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Phymatous rosacea

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Second skin, irregular surface nodularity and enlargement. Typically on the nose, chicken, forehead, cheeks, ears

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Ocular rosacea

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Eye has foreign body sensation, burning stinging and itching, photo sensitivity in third vision, telangiectasia of sclera and other eye parts, Peri orbital edema (50% of Rosacea cases)

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Granulomatous rosacea

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• uniform red/brown or yellow/brown papules on face
•  Typically needs oral management

101
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Pediatric rosacea

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• rare
• Tetracyclines contraindicated

102
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Treatment of rosacea

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• avoidance of triggers
• Appropriate skin care to maintain integrity of stratum corneum
• Photo protection
• Medication

103
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Skin look-alikes

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1.) acne vulgaris and contact dermatitis

2.) Photodermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis and systemic lupus erythematosus

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Pemphigus vulgaris

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Intradermal split from loss of cohesion between keratinocytes secondary to an antibody mediated attack
• Stevens Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN)
• SSSS (A and B exotoxins)
• elderly patients, painful flaccid blisters that easily rupture. Oral/ocular mucosal membranes often involved

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Pemphigus vulgaris pathology

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• blister forms within the epidermis above the basal layer, due to autoantibodies directed at Desmogleins 3 and 1 within the desmosome
• C3 and IgG

106
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Contributing factors to pemphigus vulgaris

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• genetics is the most important
• Also included are Colon environment, drug exposure, diet

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Treatment of the pemphigus vulgaris

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1.) topical or systemic corticosteroids
2.) Oral immunosuppressive agent: dapsone, tetracyclines, methotrexate
3.) IV immunoglobin or anti-CD 20 monoclonal antibodies (rituximab)

108
Q

Bullous pemphigoid

A

• Itchy, multiple and tense blisters
• elderly, rare in mucous membranes
• Can last days to weeks

• Dermal epidermal junction (Hemodesmosomes) due to autoantibodies targeting bullous pemphigoid antigen
• linear deposit of C3 and IgG at basement membrane

109
Q

bullous pemphigoid and Comorbidities

A

1.) neurological disorders: dementia, MS, Parkinson’s
2.) Malignancies
3.) genetic factors: HLA alleles/ Auto immune triggers

110
Q

Bullous Pemphigoid treatment and prognosis

A

Treatment: topical steroids first, oral glucocorticosteroids. Mycophenolaye, methotrexate, dapsone. Rituximab or IV immunoglobins if refractory to treatment

prognosis: can resolve spontaneously, most often chronic and relapsing 

111
Q

Dermatitis herpetiformis

A

• Chronic autoimmune disorder which targets transglutaminase in the skin and gut
•  onset 30 to 40 year old
• Associated with celiac
• Presentation: tiny, itchy vesicles that are usually excoriated, leaving small erosion. Extensor extremities, elbows, knees, scalp


112
Q

Histopathology of dermatitis herpetiformis

A

Blister forms at the dermal epidermal Junction with neutrophils and eosinophils at the tip of the dermal papillae. IgA seen

Pathogenesis: genetic— HLA DQ2, HLA DQ8. Or gluten sensitivity 

113
Q

Treatment of dermatitis herpetiformis

A

• Gluten elimination
• Dapsone
• Corticosteroids, topical
• Watch for comorbidities (ex. Hypothyroidism)

114
Q

Epidermolysis bullosa (Non-inflammatory)

A

Inherited disorder: heterogenous, autosomal dominant, rare
• Structural protein abnormalities within intraepidermal adhesion and dermal epidermal anchoring complex
• fragile skin that blisters with trauma (babies butt/where they are picked up)

115
Q

Diagnosis of Epidermolysis bullosa 

A

1.) biopsy, determine layer of skin cleavage
2.) Determine phenotype: distribution, severity, presence of non-skin involvement
3.) Subtypes: Epidermolysis BS, Junctional EB, Dystrophic EB, Kindler EB

116
Q

Porphyria cutanea tarda

A

Presentation: photosensitive, non-inflammatory bullae, typically dorsum of hands, scarring, milia and dyspigmentation

Types: most frequently elevated iron levels which inhibit porphyrin metabolism, sometimes genetic

Diagnosis: blood and urine shows an increase in porphryins, urine will fluoresce in a coral-red color under Wood’s lamp

117
Q

Porphyria cutanea tarda treatments

A

1.) Treat/avoid the triggers, either from medication, liver disease, excessive iron, Sun damage
2.) phlebotomy, iron depletion reduces formation of the UROD inhibitor and body clears porphyrins
3.) Low-dose hydroxychilorquin

118
Q

Friction blisters

A

• From pressure, attention, friction
• Most likely to occur where there is thick stratum corneum
• Takes place within the epidermis, intradermal split in the stratum Spinosum



119
Q

Main European tickborne illnesses

A

• babesiosis
• borreliosis
• Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever
• rickettsiosis
• tick borne encephalitis (viral)
• tick borne relapsing fever (bacterial)

120
Q

Most common MN tick

A

Ixodes scapularis

121
Q

Tickborne illnesses in Minnesota

A

1.) Lyme disease (b. Burgdorferi, borrelia)
2.) anaplasmosis HGA (a phagocytophilum)
3.) babesiosis (babesia microti) 

122
Q

Ixodes scapularis

A

• Black legged tick
• Deer tick
— Eggs not infected, larvae have a bloodmeal and acquire virus/bacteria
— Nymphs and (female) adults transmit disease, typically in late spring and summer

123
Q

Main pathogen reservoir host

A

White footed mouse. Both the larval stage and nymphal stage

— adult ticks like to feed on deer (not the Reservoir- last meal)

124
Q

Measures that protects against tick bites

A

• DEET Repellent on skin
• Permethrin on clothing
• Light colored clothing (to see)
• Socks outside of pants
• Prompt inspection of skin removal of ticks 

125
Q

Borrelia Burgdorferi

A

• cause of Lyme disease transmitted by Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus
• Fastidious, microaerophilic, Spirochete
• grows at 32 degrees on BSK medium • USA sees b. Burgdorferi sensu stricto and b. Mayonii

126
Q

What B.Burgdorferi looks like

A

• 7 to 11 flagella, underneath outer membrane
• Surface proteins or host dependent (OspA in ticks and OspC in humans)
• Remain in midgut of insect until blood meal, then migrate to salivary glands. Can disseminate widely in mammals

127
Q

Anaplasma phagocytophilum

A

• causes human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA)
• Rickettsia like (requires living cell for growth, extremely small, gram-negative, pleomorphic and shape)
• Ehrlichia is like A. phagocyto. 

128
Q

Features of Anaplasma phagocytophilum

A

• replicate in medial epithelial cells
• Salivary gland epithelial is what is transmitted to initiate mammalian infection
• colonizes neutrophils, hijacks endocytic pathway to make vacuole in which to replicate (Morulae)

129
Q

Rickettsia rickettsii

A

• responsible for Rocky Mountain spotted fever
• Rickettsia bacterium
• ticks: dermacentor spp., rhipicephalus sanguineus (dog/wood ticks) 

130
Q

Unique feature of R. Rickettsii

A

Transovarian passage: infected adult female transmits infection to egg to pass infection from one generation to another

131
Q

How does rickettsia spread/replicate?

A

• bloodstream, vascular epithelial cells
• Replicate in cytosol of the cell, not a vacuole (no Morula)

132
Q

Babesiosis

A

• develops in red blood cells
• Has X appearing development stage
• Symptoms similar to malaria
• Eukaryotic pathogen, Unicellular protozoan parasite 

133
Q

Tickborne encephalitis virus

A

• Transmitted by European ixodes species (EU, Asia, former Soviet Union)
• RNA virus (vax available)
• all common symptoms plus brain/spinal cord swelling, confusion, sensory disturbances
• Hospitalization in supportive care, anti-inflammatory drugs, intubation

134
Q

Powassan (POW) Flaviviridae virus

A

• similar to tick born encephalitis
• spherical, enveloped, (+) ssRNA non-segmented, arthropod-borne
• Transmitted by the bite of arthropods (Ticks and mosquitoes)
• Causes Zika, west Nile, dengue, yellow fever

135
Q

Lyme risk factors

A

• geography
• Exposure and behavior
• Local Ixodes tick epidemiology
• tick attachment and transmission, 36hrs 

136
Q

spirochete Pathogenesis

A

(Borrelia)
— Immune response and evasion
— regulation of surface proteins (OspA—>OspC) 
— Borrelia does not produce proteases or toxins, it minimizes surface protein antigens, allowing immune evasion and dissemination
— Manifestation includes derm, cardiac, Neuro, musculoskeletal system

137
Q

Early stage of Lyme disease

A

• fever, chills, HA, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, lymphadenopathy
• Erythema migrans rash (70-80%) That can reach up to 12 inches and me feel warm. Can be bulls eye 

138
Q

Early disseminated disease stage of Lyme disease

A

• multiple erythema migrans rashes
• Carditis (1-5%) Including conduction abnormalities and third degree AV block
• Neurologic (10-15%)  including Bell’s palsy, meningitis, peripheral neuropathy, radiculitis

139
Q

Late disease of Lyme disease

A

• months to years after infection
• Arthritis, commonly knees, usually presents as a single swollen large joint
• Relapses, relatively less pain and more effusion
• Neurologic (rare) including encephalopathy, and peripheral neuropathy

140
Q

Lyme diagnosis

A

• erythema migrans rash and exposure history
• Serology (Helpful in early disseminated and late disease)
• PCR (Useful for arthritis and synovial joint fluid testing)

141
Q

Lab testing for Lyme disease

A

1.) serology including ELISA test, And western blot looking for IgM (2 bands) and IgG (5 bands)
2.) specific ELISA: Borrelia—> VIsE C6 EIA
3.) PCR: useful for joint involvement

142
Q

Lyme disease treatment

A

1.) doxycycline: 10 to 21 days is the treatment of choice
2.) Amoxicillin: in children less than eight years old and pregnant women
3.)  Ceftriaxone (IV): 14-28 days, Indicated for CNS infection, recalcitrant arthritis

143
Q

Tick bite prophylaxis

A

Lyme disease post exposure treatment:
1.) Adult: doxycycline 200 mg POx1
2.) Children: 4 mg/kg x1 (if >8)

Criteria: adult or nymphal deer tick, Attachment for more than 36 hours, geographical relevance

144
Q

Post treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS)

A

Criteria:
• Documented lyme diagnosis
• post treatment resolution
• Onset of fatigue, widespread musculoskeletal pain, complaints of cognitive difficulties six months post diagnosis
• Great impact on life

145
Q

Inappropriate therapy for Lyme disease

A

• Beyond 4 week treatment is not beneficial
• IV antibiotic associated complications including C.diff, candida, bacterial endocarditis

146
Q

Anaplasmosis

A

• gram-negative rod, and a plasma phagocytophilum
• host: human, deer, white footed mouse
• Vector: Ixodes scapularis
• Shorter attachment and transmission time than Lyme disease

147
Q

Anaplasmosis diagnosis

A

• fever, leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, elevated ALT, AST

Labs: Peripheral smear, whole blood PCR, fourfold change in IgG titer at 2 -4 weeks

148
Q

Babesiosis

A

• babesia microti
• Intra-erythrocytic parasite that incubates for 1-9 weeks
• symptoms: fever, fatigue, HA, myalgia, hemolytic anemia

Diagnosis: blood smear (tetrads, x-looking), PCR, serology

149
Q

Babesia treatment

A

— Atovaquone + azithromycin
— clindamycin + quinine

150
Q

Rocky mountain spotted fever symptoms

A

• rash, fever, HA, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain (mimics appendicitis), muscle pain, lack of her appetite, conjunctival injection (red eyes) 
• 90% develop a rash: small, blanching, pink macules on the ankles, wrists, forearms that evolve to maculopapules

151
Q

Doxycycline is the treatment of choice for:

A

• anaplasmosis
• ehrlichiosis
• RMSF
• any rickettsia infection
• B. Burgdorferi
• miyamotoi

152
Q

Other tickborne infections of significance

A

• Colorado tick fever virus
• Powassan virus (Encephalitis)
• Tularemia
• heartland and Bourbon virus
• Tick borne relapsing fever (Borrelia hermsii, Borrelia turicatae)

153
Q

Urticaria

A

• Dermis, Wheals or hives
• lesions come and go and appear within minutes to hours
• Localized capillary vasodilation (histamine mediated)
• Can be acute or chronic
• Usually caused by URI, inducible/auto immune, idiopathic

154
Q

Angioedema

A

• deeper layers of dermis, mucous membranes
• Histamine mediated (insects, food, drugs)
• Bradykinin mediated (Hereditary, acquired, angiotensin converting enzyme)
• Treat with anti-histamine, H1 blocker
• presents commonly in mucosal membranes and loose skin areas

155
Q

Angioedema history

A

—Details of travel, recent infection, occupational exposure, meds, ingestion of foods, exposure to physical stimuli 
— Family history, comprehensive physical exam, including irritation of G.I. tract

156
Q

Hypersensitivity causes of angioedema

A

• Type I, IgE
• auto-immune (complement)
• infectious (parasitic, direct mast cell mediated)

157
Q

Hypersensitivity causes of angioedema

A

• physical Urticarias (pressure, warmth)
• Direct mast cell degranulation
• Foods containing high levels of histamine
• bradykinin mediated (ONLY ANGIOEDEMA, no rash)

158
Q

Type I IgE mediated

A

• Foods
• Latex
• Stinging insects
• Medication: penicillin and cephalosporins
• Areoallergens

159
Q

Immune but non-IgE mediated

A

Auto immune:
• Hashimoto’s immune thyroditis
• SLE, vasculitis

Infection:
• Viral, parasitic, fungal, bacterial

160
Q

Cholinergic Urticaria

A

Small urticarial papules on red skin, occurring on the neck within 30 minutes of vigorous exercise

161
Q

Cold urticaria

A

Appearance of edema from the dermal layer after placing an ice cube on the skin

162
Q

Dermatographia

A

Excoriated, urticaria appearing after stroking the skin with a wooden stick. The patient experiences general itchiness 

163
Q

IGE mediated drug induced urticarias

A

• beta lactams
• Quinolones
• Iodinated contrast media
• aspirin and NSAIDs

164
Q

Non-IGE mediated drug induced urticaria

A

• aspirin and NSAIDs: leukotriene mediated
• Ace inhibitors: bradykinin mediated
• Morphine/opioids: direct mast cell degranulation

165
Q

Things that cause erythema multiforme

A

• infections (90%): HSV1, HSV2, mycoplasma pneumonia, EBV, CMV, candidiasis
• Medication: antibiotics, antiepileptics, barbiturates, NSAIDs, statins, sulfonamides, vaccines

166
Q

Therapy for erythema multiforme

A

Prevention: control HSV with antivirals, manage chronic illness

Glucocorticoids: prednisone for severe illness

Supportive: fluids, topical steroids, antihistamines for symptom management

167
Q

Appearance of erythema multiforme

A

• Central zone is damaged skin, dusky, Bullous, crusted
• Individual lesions are fixed for at least seven days
• All lesions appear in the first 72 hours
• No edema

168
Q

Stevens Johnson syndrome

A

• Photophobia, conjunctiva inflamed, skin is dusky, red macular, sensitive, non-blanching, NIKOLSKYS SIGN
• drug exposure typically causes SJS
• Skin detachment of less than 10% of the body surface

169
Q

Toxic epidermal necrolysis

A

• similar to SJS, skin detachment of over 30% of body surface
• Drug exposure is the leading cause
• Mortality rate is 25 to 50%

170
Q

Panniculitis

A

• rash appears in the SAME PLACE they’ve had previously when taking a drug (Fixed drug eruption)
• subcutaneous tissue inflammation
• Iris and Mattis or violaceous nodule in the SQ fat
• can be purpuric
• Skin biopsy will show hypertrophied septae

171
Q

Erythema nodosum: Most common panniculitis

A

• erythematous tender nodules
• septal panniculitis
• Anterior shins
• Does not ulcerate
• Treatment includes rest, ice, pain control

172
Q

Erythema Induratum: Panniculitis

A

• tender red nodules
• Lobular panniculitis and vasculitis
• Middle aged, female
• posterior legs
• Chronic, recurrent subcutaneous nodules and alteration can be common
• Associated with TB

173
Q

Auspitz sign

A

Pinpoint bleeding when plaques are torn/peeled

174
Q

Koebner phenomenon

A

Occurrence of plaques at injury sites

175
Q

Wickhams striae

A

Fine, white, Lacey appearance

176
Q

Psoriasis

A

• thick, raised, plaques with silver scaling, well demarcated
• Hereditary, peaks between 30-40 and 50-70
• caused by: increased number of epidermal stem cells, shortened cell cycle time for keratinocytes, decreased turnover time of the epidermis

177
Q

Histopathology of psoriasis

A

• hyperkeratosis with parakeratosis
• Increased stratum Spinosum, decreased stratum granulosum
• elongation of rete ridges (leads to auspitz sign)
• Neutrophils in the epidermis

178
Q

Triggers of psoriasis

A

Obesity, drugs, alcohol, infectious, smoking, vitamin D deficiency, environmental, stress

179
Q

Chronic plaque psoriasis

A

• Most common, symmetrical plaques, on the scalp, elbows, knees, gluteal cleft
•

180
Q

Guttate psoriasis

A

More common in children and more common with infections as the trigger.

— eruptivr truncal dermatosis, set an onset of teardrop shaped skilled spots of the trunk and proximal extremities
— Greater tendency for spontaneous resolution

181
Q

Pustular psoriasis

A

More serious and can be associated with systemic symptoms (life-threatening)

— Generalized or localized, maybe termed pustular psoriasis of Barber

182
Q

Erythrodermic psoriasis

A

Like a Burn, more widespread skin involvement, risk of secondary infections due to denudes skin, rare

183
Q

Inverse psoriasis

A

Intertriginous areas, axillary, inguinal, perineal, genital, under breasts

— May look like a yeast infection (Steroids will make psoriasis better and yeast infections worse)

184
Q

Nail Psoriasis

A

Can be singular presentation but expect progression two other forms, closer association with psoriatic arthritis

185
Q

psoriatic arthritis

A

• inflammatory, seronegative arthritis with a variable course
• Asymmetric and primarily involves the fingers and toes. Inflammation and insertion of tendon to bone, tenosynovitis and dactylitis (sausage fingers)
• 1/3 of pts w psoriasis

186
Q

Lichen simplex chronicus (lichen planus) 

A

WICKHAMS STRIAE
• Will not be present where patient cannot reach (Polygonal, flat topped plaques, Oral, vulvar, wrists, shins, scalp)
• six P’s: planer, purple, polygonal, Pruritic, papules, plaques
• Association with hepatitis C

187
Q

Lichen planus cutaneous variance

A

1.) hypertrophic
2.) Annular
3.) Bullous
4.) Scalp: lichen planopilaris
5.) Actinic LP
6.) LP pigmentosus
7.) Inverse LP
8.) Atrophic LP

188
Q

Systemic lupus erythematosis

A

• ACLE, SCLE, CCLE
• Association with genetics, hormones, immunology, environmental
• Poorly cleared apoptotic debris, self antibodies, activated TLRs

189
Q

Histology of lupus

A

1.) Hyperkeratosis
2.) follicular plugging
3.) Perivascular and Periadnexal infiltrate
4.) Vacuolar interface change
5.) Second basement membrane
6.) mucin 

190
Q

Vascular SLE

A

• Raynaud phenomena
• vasculitis
• Thromboembolic
• Palpable purpura
• Digital officers

191
Q

Ophthalmologic SLE

A

• Sjogren’s syndrome
• Retinal vasculopathy
• thickened, scaly rash on eyelids
• Neurological disorders

192
Q

Hematologic SLE

A

1.) anemia
2.) Leukopenia
3.) Thrombocytopenia
4.) Lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly 

193
Q

Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome

A

• like SLE
• Hypercoagulable state, requires lifelong anticoagulation
• Recurrent spontaneous abortion
• Thrombocytopenia

194
Q

Cellular layers involved

A

•Urticaria: dermis
•Angioedema: deep dermis, mucous membranes
•Erythema multiforme: epidermis and dermis
•SJS/TEN: epidermis and dermis
•fixed drug eruption: epidermis
•panniculitis: deep subQ, fatty layer

195
Q

Necrotizing fasciitis

A

Infection leading to the necrosis of subcutaneous tissue. Severe pain is common. Infection should be treated very seriously and aggressively through surgery and IV antibiotics and fluids

196
Q

Acute infectious arthritis

A

Rapid progression of joint infection. Usually bacterial in origin

197
Q

Osteomyelitis

A

Inflammation and destruction of bone caused by bacteria, mycobacteria, or fungi. Causes localized bone pain and tenderness. 80% of infections result from continuous spread or from open wounds

198
Q

Myositis

A

Infection of the muscle that leads to muscle inflammation. Can be caused by many different microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, and helminths.

199
Q

Three ways for bacteria to initiate infection

A

1.) Breach the skin
2.) Systemic disease
3.) Toxin mediated damage

Skin/MS (5 decks)

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