Melanocytic Lesions - part I Flashcards
melanocytic lesions
- ephelis
- actinic lentigo
- melanotic macule
- acquired melanocytic nevus
- congenital melanocytic nevus
- blue nevus
- melanoma
ephelis
freckles
clinical features of ephelis
- more pronounced with sun exposure
- light/medium brown macules of skin
- round or oval 3 mm or less
- sharply demarcated
- fair-skinned, blue eyes, red or blonde hair
treatment for ephelis
none indicated
prognosis of ephelis
- identify skin type that may be more susceptible to UV damage
- SPF products should be used
actinic lentigo
hallmark of UV damaged skin, “age spots” or “liver spots”
where does actinic lentigo appear?
on sun-exposed skin
clinical features of actinic lentigo
- completely macular
- often multiple (may coalesce)
- uniformly pigmented brown to tan
- well-demarcated irregular borders
treatment for actinic lentigo
- none indicated unless for esthetic reasons
2. SPF products suggested
what can be done to treat actinic lentigo
- cryotherapy
- laser ablation
- intense pulsed light
- chemical peel
- topicals
what causes melanotic macule
unknown etiology but similar lesions associated with systemic conditions, medications and genetic disorders
clinical features of melanotic macule
- maximum dimension achieved rapidly then remains constant
- round to oval 7 mm or less
- uniformly tan to dark brown
- demarcated margins
is melanotic macule common?
yes, common and harmless
T/F: melanotic macule occurs due to sun exposure
false, not dependent on sun exposure
T/F: melanotic macule has a female predilection
true
what age group is affected by melanotic macule?
average age 43 but broad age range
what is the most common location for melanotic macule?
lower lip vermilion zone
histopathologic features of melanotic macule
- increased melanin pigmentation along basal epithelial layer
- may show melanin incontinence
- normal stratified squamous epithelium
treatment for melanotic macule
none indicated unless for esthetics
when would an excisional biopsy be indicated for a melanotic macule?
if recent onset, large size, irregular pigmentation, unknown duration, recent enlargement
T/F: melanotic macule are malignant
false, considered benign
acquired melanocytic nevus
mole
most common of all human “tumors”
acquired melanocytic nevus
clinical features of acquired melanocytic nevus
- gradually involute with age
- macules or papules (flat or raised)
- sharply demarcated
- brown, black, tan, skin-colored
- less than 6 mm
- hair
when does acquired melanocytic nevus develop?
during childhood through ~4th decade
acquired melanocytic nevus is common in what race?
Caucasians
where are acquired melanocytic nevus most commonly found?
head and neck
T/F: most acquired melanocytic nevi are above the waist
true
sites of acquired melanocytic nevus in the oral cavity
hard palate or attached gingiva, but potentially any site can be affected
stage of acquired melanocytic nevus depends on what?
depends on location of nevus cells microscopically