General Plastics-MJS Flashcards
key cell in epidermis involved in allograft rejection and Type IV hypersensitivity reactions
Langerhan cell
Rate of epidermis desquamation
27-50 days
Name normal floura of skin
staph epidermidis, staph aureus, proprionibacterium, cornybacterium, actinetobacter
Vancouver Scar Scale is out of what and what are the 4 components
Vascularity, Pigmentation, Pliability, Height
What are the instructions you give for pressure garmets used over hypertophic burn scars
Directions for use
Immediately after sx/wound; 23hrs/d x 6mos
24-30mmHg
What is the max dose of Triamcinolone (Kenolog)
120 mg for adults
80mg for peds 6-10 yo
40mg for peds 1-5 yo
side effects of kenolog
skin thinning
hypopigmentataion
telangiectasias
skin necrosis
Name 3 hemostatic agents you can apply intraoperatively
Tisseel- fibrin sealant.
Surgicel- oxidized cellulose polymer
Gelfoam/Surgifoam- pork skin gelitin
Median nerve at wrist is between which two tendons when you are trying to do wrist block
FCR and palmaris
why is it good to mix bicarb in anesthetic
decreases the pain of injection. Increases the pH which makes the onset of anesethesia faster. uhbn
When do you stop warfarin before elective surgery
5 days
Name a congenital connective tissue disorder that responds well to cosmetic surgery
Cutis laxa (autosomal dominant disorder leading to deficient or absent elastin in dermis). They exhibit normal healing and vasculature so are amenable to repeated facelifts.
Describe aplasia cutis. What body part usually? What are the two critical factors when determining reconstruction
congential absence of skin-usually on the scalp.
Size of defect and presence of dura are critical factors. The major risk is a sagital sinus bleed.
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens. What is it and how do you treat it.
Condition usually found in patient with underlying cancer or trauma, where DVT causes massive swelling of the extremity. It is characterized by sudden severe pain, swelling, cyanosis and edema of the affected limb. There is a high risk of massive pulmonary embolism, even under anticoagulation. Foot gangrene may also occur. An underlying malignancy is found in 50% of cases. Usually, it occurs in those afflicted by a life-threatening illness.
A diabetic comes in with a foot deformity. What is it likely to be
Charcot Diabetic foot deformity. Midfoot collapse leading to a classic rocker bottom foot. Results from joint collapse due to insensitivity to pain. Acute Charcot presents as a hot, swollen, red, painful foot, heralding inflammatory bony
destruction.
What are the most common joints involved in Charcots Diabetic Foot deformity
This finding corresponds with the
most commonly affected joints in Charcot—the
tarsometatarsal and metatarsophalangeal joint
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma is very common in which patient population.
rarest form of melanoma in Caucasians yet accounts for
30 to 60 percent of melanoma in dark-skinned people
What are the indications for SLNB in melanoma
1) Any tumor >1mm depth
2) tumor <0.8mm but with ulcerations (worrisome features)
3) tumor 0.8-1.0 with no ulceration
In other words T1b and above
Name 6 painful nodules palpated in skin/fat
neuroma, glomus tumor, eccrine spiradenoma, angiolipoma, angioleimyomas, blue rubber bleb nevus
Soft Tissue Sarcomas are assigned a Grade out of 3. What are the three factors
1) Differentiation
2) Mitotic Count
3) Tumor Necrosis
Pigmented lesion on the arm that is associated with a triad of severe pain, point tenderness and cold sensitivity. What is it?
Glomus tumor
Wide local excision of undifferentiated pleiomorphic sarcoma. What are your margins?
2-3cm
Merkel cell WLE margins
1-2cm
SLNB indications in sarcoma
Only in histological subtypes with increased chance of spread. These include “SCARE” subtypes
Synovial Sarcoma Clear Cell Sarcoma Angiosarcoma Rhabdomyosarcoma Epithelioid Sarcoma
Name the vascular anomalies associated with overgrowth
Proteus Klippel Traunahey Parkes Weber Mafucci CLOVES Sturge Weber
What is Kasabach Meritt Syndrome and in which two vascular tumors is it found?
only in Kaposiform Hemangioepidothelioma and Tufted Angioma.
Name two syndromes associated with infantile hemangiomas
PHACES and Von hippel Lindau
Features of PHACES syndrome
Posterior Fossa Malformations Hemangiomas (facial) Arterial Anomalies Coarctation of Aorta Eye Anomalies Sternal Defects
Female baby with large facial hemangioma. What might she have
PHACES syndrome
What is the treatment for Kasabach-Merritt
Consumptive coagulopathy from vascular tumors (kaposiform hemangioendothelioma and tufted angiomas) that leads to potentially life threatening bleeding. Presents with petechiae, ecchymoses, thrombocytopenia and internal bleeding.
Patient come in with greater than 6 months of excessive craniofacial sweating. What is the first line treatment.
Glycopyrolate PO. Then topical antiperspirant, then botox, then refer for consideration of endoscopic sympathectomy
Hyperhydosis is associated with pathology of which sweat gland. Hydradenitis Suppurativa is assoicated with pathology of which sweat gland?
Hyperhydrosis casued by eccrine glands
Hydradinitis Suppurtiva caused by apocrine glands