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Melanocytic Lesions - part I Flashcards

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melanocytic lesions

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  1. ephelis
  2. actinic lentigo
  3. melanotic macule
  4. acquired melanocytic nevus
  5. congenital melanocytic nevus
  6. blue nevus
  7. melanoma
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ephelis

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freckles

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clinical features of ephelis

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  1. more pronounced with sun exposure
  2. light/medium brown macules of skin
  3. round or oval 3 mm or less
  4. sharply demarcated
  5. fair-skinned, blue eyes, red or blonde hair
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treatment for ephelis

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none indicated

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prognosis of ephelis

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  1. identify skin type that may be more susceptible to UV damage
  2. SPF products should be used
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actinic lentigo

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hallmark of UV damaged skin, “age spots” or “liver spots”

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where does actinic lentigo appear?

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on sun-exposed skin

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clinical features of actinic lentigo

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  1. completely macular
  2. often multiple (may coalesce)
  3. uniformly pigmented brown to tan
  4. well-demarcated irregular borders
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treatment for actinic lentigo

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  1. none indicated unless for esthetic reasons

2. SPF products suggested

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what can be done to treat actinic lentigo

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  1. cryotherapy
  2. laser ablation
  3. intense pulsed light
  4. chemical peel
  5. topicals
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what causes melanotic macule

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unknown etiology but similar lesions associated with systemic conditions, medications and genetic disorders

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clinical features of melanotic macule

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  1. maximum dimension achieved rapidly then remains constant
  2. round to oval 7 mm or less
  3. uniformly tan to dark brown
  4. demarcated margins
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is melanotic macule common?

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yes, common and harmless

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T/F: melanotic macule occurs due to sun exposure

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false, not dependent on sun exposure

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T/F: melanotic macule has a female predilection

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true

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what age group is affected by melanotic macule?

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average age 43 but broad age range

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what is the most common location for melanotic macule?

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lower lip vermilion zone

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histopathologic features of melanotic macule

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  1. increased melanin pigmentation along basal epithelial layer
  2. may show melanin incontinence
  3. normal stratified squamous epithelium
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treatment for melanotic macule

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none indicated unless for esthetics

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when would an excisional biopsy be indicated for a melanotic macule?

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if recent onset, large size, irregular pigmentation, unknown duration, recent enlargement

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T/F: melanotic macule are malignant

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false, considered benign

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acquired melanocytic nevus

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mole

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most common of all human “tumors”

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acquired melanocytic nevus

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clinical features of acquired melanocytic nevus

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  1. gradually involute with age
  2. macules or papules (flat or raised)
  3. sharply demarcated
  4. brown, black, tan, skin-colored
  5. less than 6 mm
  6. hair
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when does acquired melanocytic nevus develop?

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during childhood through ~4th decade

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acquired melanocytic nevus is common in what race?

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Caucasians

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where are acquired melanocytic nevus most commonly found?

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head and neck

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T/F: most acquired melanocytic nevi are above the waist

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true

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sites of acquired melanocytic nevus in the oral cavity

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hard palate or attached gingiva, but potentially any site can be affected

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stage of acquired melanocytic nevus depends on what?

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depends on location of nevus cells microscopically

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stages associated with evolution of acquired melanocytic nevus

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  1. junctional
  2. compound
  3. intradermal (intramucosal)
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junctional stage of acquired melanocytic nevus

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nevus cells only in epithelium/epidermis

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compound stage of acquired melanocytic nevus

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nevus cells in epithelium/epidermis and CT

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intradermal stage of acquired melanocytic nevus

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nevus cells only in CT

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no treatment is indicated for cutaneous acquired melanocytic nevus unless what?

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unless 1. chronically irritated

  1. an esthetic concern
  2. changes in size or color
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what is advised of all unexplained pigmented oral lesions?

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excisional biopsy

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what can resemble oral mucosal nevi?

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early melanoma

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what is the risk of malignant transformation from an individual cutaneous nevus to melanoma?

39
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is oral nevi currently considered an increased risk for melanoma?

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congenital melanocytic nevus

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  1. present at birth

2. very large “bathing trunk nevus,” “garment nevus”

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sites for congenital melanocytic nevus

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  1. trunk and extremities

2. 15% H&N

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small congenital melanocytic nevus resembles what?

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acquired melanocytic nevi

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what is the difference between congenital melanocytic nevus and acquired melanocytic nevi?

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tend to be larger (greater than 6 mm), darker and hairier

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clinical features of congenital melanocytic nevus

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hypertrichosis (excess hair)

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how are congenital melanocytic nevus classified?

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by projected adult size

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small congenital melanocytic nevus

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medium congenital melanocytic nevus

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up to 20 cm

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large congenital melanocytic nevus

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greater than or equal to 20 cm

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treatment for congenital melanocytic nevus

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excise for esthetic reasons

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how would you get rid of the congenital melanocytic nevus?

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  1. dermabrasion
  2. chemical peel
  3. laser
  4. cryotherapy
  5. partial surgical excision
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what is the percent risk of malignant transformation for congenital melanocytic nevus?

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~1% for small

52
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what is the percent risk of large congenital melanocytic nevus to transform to melanoma?

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what should be done after treating congenital melanocytic nevus?

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close clinical follow-up

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cutaneous sites for blue nevus

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hands, feet, scalp, face

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mucosal sites for blue nevus

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mucosal sites, esp. oral and conjunctival

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why is the blue nevus blue?

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bluish or blue-gray due to the depth of melanin pigment (Tyndall effect)

57
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T/F: blue nevus has a male predilection

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false, female

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who can have a blue nevus?

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children, young adults

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clinical features of blue nevus

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  1. less than 1 cm

2. macule or papule

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what is the most common oral site of blue nevus?

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histopathologic features of blue nevus

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  1. elongated dendritic melanocytes in CT
  2. abundant melanin pigment
  3. no atypia
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treatment of blue nevus

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conservative excision

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prognosis of blue nevus

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is recurrence of blue nevus common?

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no, it’s rare

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is malignant transformation of blue nevus common?

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no, it’s rate but reported

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melanoma

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malignancy of melanocytic differentiation

67
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what is the third most common skin cancer?

68
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melanoma makes up what percent of all skin cancers?

69
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what percent of skin cancer deaths are due to melanoma?

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T/F: the lifetime risk of melanoma is increasing

71
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T/F: incidence rate of melanoma is increasing

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T/F: mortality rate of melanoma is increasing

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false, not increasing as much

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risk factors for melanoma

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  1. whites esp. fair-skinned
  2. light hair/eyes
  3. family history of melanoma (genetic predisposition)
  4. personal hx of melanoma
  5. tendency to sunburn/freckle easily
  6. history of blistering sunburn early in life (acute sun exposure > chronic)
  7. indoor occupation; outdoor recreation
  8. hx dysplastic or congenital nevus
  9. > 100 common nevi
  10. immunocompromised (organ transplant)
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clinical features of melanoma

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  1. 40-70 yo
  2. female predilection under age 40
  3. male predilection in older pts
75
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which sex has overall slight predilection of melanoma

AU'18 Oral Path II (31 decks)

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