Misc Derm Disorders Flashcards
Cherry Angioma
How does this benign lesion form?
abnormal mature capillary proliferation
Cherry Angioma
most commonly seen in who?
middle aged and older adults
Cherry Angioma
Clinical Presentation
- cherry red to purple papules
- flat topped or dome shaped
- seen most commonly on trunk
- friable (bleed profusely when traumatized)
Cherry Angioma
Dx & Tx
- clinical dx
- tx is observation
Cherry Angioma
what would you do if the pt wanted removal for cosmetic reasons?
2 things
- electrocauterization
- laser therapy
Pyogenic Granuloma
most common in who?
young children and adults
Pyogenic Granuloma
seen after what?
- hormone changes (pregnancy)
- initation of new meds
Pyogenic Granuloma
benign vascular ____ of the skin or mucous membranes
tumor
Pyogenic Granuloma
clinical presentation
- solitary
- glistening
- bright red
- friable
- rapidly grows
- nodule or papule
Pyogenic Granuloma
dx & tx
- biopsy
- excision w/ wound closure or curettage followed by electrocautery
Kaposi Sarcoma
vascular cancer associated with which virus?
not asking which population it usually is seen in…
herpes virus 8
Kaposi Sarcoma
most commonly seen in who?
HIV pts (immunosuppressed)
Kaposi Sarcoma
where is it usually seen on the body?
- lower extremities
- face
- oral mucosa
- genitalia
Kaposi Sarcoma
clinical manifestations
- painless
- non-puruitic
- pink/brown/erythemtous/violaceous
- macules, plaques, or nodules
Kaposi Sarcoma
dx and tx
- biopsy
- refer to oncology
- initiate ART
Stasis Dermatitis
inflammatory skin changes associated with?
chronic venous insufficiency
Stasis Dermatitis
clinical presentation
- erythematous/brown/violaceous hyperpigmented
- patches or plaques
- eczematous features (scales, pruritis, weeping erosions, crusting)
- leg edema, increased leg circumference, variscosities
Stasis Dermatitis
what is maintained despite leg edema?
pulse
Stasis Dermatitis
tx
- overall: undelrying venous insufficiency
- acute lesions: topical corticosteroids
- severe/refractory: oral prednisone
Stasis Dermatitis
general meausres for tx
- leg elevation
- compressions socks
- exercise
- gentle cleansing
Decubitus Ulcer
results from what?
vertical pressure
Decubitus Ulcer
risk factors
- elderly
- immobile
- incontinence
Decubitus Ulcer
commonly seen on what body areas?
bony prominences