Patho - Term Test II (Integumentary System, MSK) Flashcards
Skin accounts for about ___% of body weight.
20
Primary function of skin is:
Protection (against microorganisms, UV radiation, mechanical stress, and loss of body fluids)
What additional functions does the skin have. Select all that apply.
1) immune surveillance
2) body temp. regulation
3) production of vitamin D
4) Touch and pressure receptors
All
The layer that contains macrophages, fibroblasts, fat cells, nerves, fine muscles, blood vessels, lymphatics, and hair follicle roots is known as what?
Hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)
Fingernails and toenails are made of what?
protective keratinized plates
Describe the fingernail/toenail composition/structure (6).
1) proximal nail fold
2) eponychium (cuticle)
3) matrix where the nail grows and its nail root
4) hyponychium (nail bed)
5) nail plate
6) paronychium (lateral nail fold)
What is the approximal rate of nail growth?
~1mm or less daily
Hair follicles start from where in the skin?
Starts from the matrix/bulb
Hair colour depends on what?
melanin-secreting melanocytes in the hair follicle
What do sebaceous glands secrete and what stimulates the growth of these glands?
Secretes sebum
Growth stimulated by androgens (so enlargement of these glands = early signs of puberty = oily teenagers)
Sebum is primarily composed of what substance, which allows for what function?
Lipids; allows for prevention of hair and skin drying
Sebaceous glands are numermous in which parts on the body?
Face, chest, back
Modified sebaceous glands are found where?
eyelids, lips, nipples, glans penis, prepuce (foreskin)
The type of gland that is found all over the body (but mostly in palms of hands, soles of feet, and forehead) and involved with thermoregulation is known as?
eccrine sweat glands
(Apocrine/eccrine) sweat glands produce more sweat.
Apocrine
Where are apocrine sweat glands found?
near bulbs of hair follicles in axillae, scalp, face, abdomen, and genital areas
How does perspiration have an odor?
Due to interaction of sweat (from apocrine sweat glands) and flora bacteria
Blood supply to skin is supplied by what?
papillary capillaries (plexus) of the dermis (and these are supplied by a deeper arterial plexus)
Regulation of body temperature in the skin is faciliated by what vascular structures?
Arteriovenous anastomoses (direct connections between small arteries and veins)
How is body temperature/heat loss regulated in the skin? 2 mechanisms.
1) variations in skin blood flow through opening and closing of arteriovenous anastomoses
2) evaporative heat loss of sweat
Which nervous symptom regulates vasoconstriction/vasodilation in the skin?
SNS - sympathetic nervous system (via alpha-adrenergic receptors in the skin)
Approximately ____ % of heat is lost through the skin.
80
Epidermis consists of what 4 types of cells?
1) keratinocytes
2) melanocytes
3) Dendritic/Langerhans cells
4) Merkel cells
Layers ot the epidermis (from superficial to deep).
Stratum corneum Stratum lucidum Stratum granulosum Stratum spinosum Stratum basale
Which of the epidermal cells creates calluses?
keratinocytes
Antigen presenting cells involved with immune function of the body are which type of epidermal cell?
Langerhans (dendritic) cell
What are Merkel cells and where are they found?
aka tactile epithelial cells and are mechanoreceptors for light touch; found in stratum basale
SNS regulates which sweat glands?
eccrine (stress and fear activate SNS leading to sweating)
Besides the papillary capillaries, the arterial plexus also supplies blood to where?
hair follicles, sweat glands
Marks left on the skin as a result of scratching chicken poxes is an example of what type of lesion?
secondary lesion
Define macule and indicate type of lesion
Primary lesion; flat, circumscribed area that is a change in the colour of the skin <1cm in diameter
Freckles, flat moles (nevi), petechiae, measles, and scarlet fever are examples of what type of lesion?
Macule
Define papule and indicate type of lesion
Primary lesion
an elevated, firm, circumscribed area <1cm in diameter
Provide 5 examples of a papule lesion.
- warts (verruca)
- elevated moles
- lichen planus
- fibroma
- insect bite
Define patch and indicate type of lesion
Primary lesion
flat, non-palpable, irregular shaped macule >1cm in diameter
Provide 4 examples of patch lesions.
- vitiligo
- port wine stains
- Mongolian spots
- café au lait spots
Define plaque and indicate type of lesion
Primary lesion
elevated, firm and rough lesion with flat top surface, >1 cm in diameter
Psoriasis, seborrheic, and actinic keratosis are examples of what type of lesion?
Plaque
Define wheal and indicate type of lesion
Primary lesion
elevated irregularly shaped area of cutaneous edema; solid, transient, variable diameter
3 examples of wheal lesions are:
- insect bites
- hives (urticaria)
- allergic reaction
Define nodule and indicate type of lesion
Primary lesion
elevated, firm, circumscribed lesion that is deeper in the dermis than papule; 1-2cm in diameter
Erythema nodosum and lipomas are examples of what type of lesion?
Nodule
Define tumor and indicate type of lesion
Primary lesion
elevated, solid lesion that may be clearly demarcated and deeper in dermis (>2cm in diameter)
Neoplasms, benign tumors, lipoma, neurofibroma, and hemangioma are examples of what type of lesion?
tumor
Define vesicle and indicate type of lesion
Primary lesion
elevated, circumscribed, superficial sac that does not extend into dermis and fill with serous fluid (<1cm in diameter)
Provide 5 examples of vesicle lesions.
<1cm in diameter:
- varicella (chickenpox)
- herpes zoster (shingles)
- herpes simplex
> 1cm in diameter:
- blister
- pemphigus vulgaris
Define pustule and indicate type of lesion
Primary lesion
elevated, superficial lesion that is similar to a vesicle but filled with purulent fluid (milky discharge)
Impetigo and acne are examples of what type of lesion?
pustule
Define cyst and indicate type of lesion
Primary lesion
elevated, circumscribed encapsulated lesion that could be found in dermis or subcutaneous layer and filled with liquid or semisolid material
Sebaceous cysts and cystic acne are examples of what type of lesion?
cyst
Define telangiectasia and indicate type of lesion
Primary lesion
fine, irregular lines (0.5-1mm) produced by capillary diffusion (basically dilated superficial blood vessels)
Provide four conditions that are associated with telangiectasia?
- acne rosacea
- venous hypertension (spider veins in legs)
- systemic sclerosis
- developmental abnormalities (port wine birthmarks)
Which level of the skin are fat cells located?
Hypodermis (subcutaneous)
Primary lesion vs. secondary lesion
Primary: those that develop as a direct reuslt of the disease process
Secondary: those evolve from primary lesions (due to changes in disease progression, patient activities like itching/treatment)
Define scale and indicate type of lesion.
Secondary lesion
heaped-up keratinized cells that looks like flaky skin, irregular shaped, may be thick/thin and dry/oily
Provide an example of scale.
- dry skin
- flaking skin from seborrheic dermatitis (after scarlet fever)
- flaking skin after drug reaction
Define lichenification and indicate type of lesion.
Secondary lesion
rough, thickened epidermis secondary to perisistent rubbing, itching, or skin irritation, and often involves flexor surface of extremity
Provide an example of lichenification.
Chronic dermatitis
Define keloid and indicate type of lesion.
Secondary lesion
irregularly shaped, elevated, and progrssively enlarging scar that grows beyond wound boundaries
Keloid formations often happen after _____. It is caused by what?
Surgery
caused by excessive collagen formation during healing
Define scar and indicate type of lesion.
Secondary lesion
Thin to thicken fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after an injury/laceration to the dermis
2 examples of scars include:
- healed wound
- surgical incision
Define excoriation and indicate type of lesion.
Secondary lesion
Loss of epidermis; looks like a linear, hollowed-out crusted area
Provide two examples of conditions that lead to excoriation (excessive itching/picking leading to skin damage) lesions.
- scratches/abrasions (ie scabs)
- scabies
Define fissure and indicate type of lesion
Secondary lesion
linear crack or break from epidermis to the dermis; may be moist or dry
Provide any two examples of fissure lesions.
- athlete’s foot
- cracks at corner of the mouth
- anal fissure
- dermatitis
Define erosion and indicate type of lesion.
Secondary lesion
loss of part of epidermis resulting in depressed, moist, glistening area (typically follows a rupture of a vesicle/bulla)
Provide an example of erosion lesion.
rupture from chemical injury
Define ulcer and indicate type of lesion.
Secondary lesion
Loss of epidermis and dermis; concave and variable size
Provide two examples of ulcer lesions.
Pressure ulcers
Stasis ulcers
Define atrophy and indicate type of lesion.
Secondary lesion
Thinning of skin surface and loss of skin markings; skin becomes translucent and paperlike
Two examples of atrophic lesions include:
- aged skin
- striae (stretch marks)
What are comedones? List its two types.
Pores or hair follicles that are plugged with sebaceous and keratin material (oil, bacteria, dead skin cells)
Two types:
- blackheads (open comedone with dilated opening)
- whiteheads (closed comedone with narrow opening)
What is a burrow?
narrow, raised, irregular channels caused by parasite
What is petechiae?
circumscribed area of blood (less than 0.5cm in diameter)
What is purpura?
circumscribed area of blood larger than 0.5cm in diameter
Skin damage caused by unrelieved pressure, shearing forces, friction, and/or moisture is known as what?
pressure injury
What is the most common cause of a pressure injury?
interrupted blood flow to and from skin/underlying tissues
Where do pressure injuries usually develop?
over bony prominences (sacrum, heels, ischia, greater trochanters)
How does the skin present when there is temporarily pressure vs. unrelieved pressure?
Temp pressure: redness (reactive hyperemia) that eventually goes away, no lasting tissue damage
Unrelieved pressure: platelet aggregation occurs in endothelial cells lining capillaries; blood flow blocked and anoxic necrosis occurs
Shearing/friction forces are mechanical forces moving (parallel/perpendicular) to the skin.
parallel (basically dragging someone)
Describe skin presentation in superficial vs deep tissue damage in pressure injuries
Superficial damage - layer of dead tissue that forms as an abrasion, blister, erosion (nonblanchable red/darkened skin)
Deeper tissue damage - reddish blue discolouration, closer to the bone
Why is there a foul smell with pressure ulcers?
bacteria colonize dead tissue and dissolve it causing foul smell and discharge
Which of the following are risk factors in developing pressure ulcers?
1) prolonged head of bed elevated over 30 degrees
2) neurological disorders
3) vasopressors
4) all of the above
4) all of the above
Identify and describe the 4 stages of pressure ulcers.
Stage 1: nonblanchable erythema on intact dermis
Stage 2: partial thickness skin loss (in epidermis or dermis)
Stage 3: full thickness skin loss through dermis with visible adipose tissue
Stage 4: full thickness skin loss with exposure of muscle, bone, or supporting structures
Treatment of pressure ulcers include what?
priorities: prevention and early detection
- frequent ax of the skin
- repositioning
- promotion of movement
- implementation of pressure reduction (beds)
- pressure removal (positioning intervals)
- pressure distribution devices
- elimination of excessive moisture and draining
- debriding necrotic tissue
- adequate nutrition, oxygenation, fluid balance
- pain management
- antibiotics for infection
- construction of skin flaps for large deep ulcers
How do you treat superficial pressure injury lesions?
cover with flat, moisture retaining but not wet dressings that cannot wrinkle or cause increased pressure/friction
Similarities and differences between keloids and hypertrophic scars.
Similarities: both caused by abnormal wound healing with excessive fibroblast activity and collagen formation (loss of control of normal tissue repair and regeneration)
Differences:
- keloids: round firm elevated scars with irregular claw-like margins that extend beyond wound site
- also appears weeks-months after stable scar is formed
- hypertrophic scars: elevated erythematous fibrous lesions that stay within injury borders
- appears 3-4 months after injury and goes back to normal within the year
Common areas at risk for keloid/hypertrophic scars include what? (5 areas)
- shoulders
- back
- chin
- ear
- lower legs
Who is most likely to develop keloids?
dark pigmented skin types
Pruritus is also known as what?
itching
Symptoms of pruritus are commonly associated with what? (3 categories)
1) primary skin disorders (eczema, psoriasis, insec infestations)
2) systemic disease (ex. chronic renal failure, liver disease, thyroid disorder)
3) use of opiate drugs
True or false. Pruritus can be acute or chronic, localized or generalized, and it can migrate from one location to another.
True
An increase in what substance is associated with pruritis?
itch mediators????
- histamine, serotonin, prostaglandins, bradykinins, neuropeptides, acetylcholine, IL-2, IL-31
The two most common inflammtory skin disorders are what?
eczema
dermatitis
Eczematous disorders are typically characterized by what?
- pruritus
- lesions with indistinct borders (erythematous, papules, or scales)
- epidermal changes
What does chronic eczema skin look like?
thick, leathery skin that is hyperpigmented
Continued scratching of skin with eczema/dermatitis will lead to what?
edema, serous discharge, and crusting of skin
Allergic contact dermatitis is a common form of ___________ hypersensitivity.
T-cell mediated/delayed
What is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis?
poison ivy (Type IV/delyaed hypersensitivity)
Briefly describe the mechanism of allergic contact dermatitis.
1) allergin makes contact with skin and binds to carrier protein
2) Langerans cells process antigen and present it to T cells
3) inflammatory cytokines released
4) symptoms of dermatitis
Type IV/delayed hypersensitivity shows up several (minutes/hours/days) after initial contact with allergin.
hours
Signs and symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis include what?
- erythema
- swelling
- pruritic vesicular lesions where the allergin came in contact with the skin
Treatment of contact dermatitis includes what?
- topical or systemic steroids
- removal of allergen and antigen
Irritant contact dermatitis S/S and treatment resembles what other condition?
allergic contact dermatitis
Provide at least two examples of causes of irritant contact dermatitis.
- acids
- prolonged exposures to soaps and detergents
- industrial agents
Atopic dermatitis (aka allergic dermatitis) is common in those with a history of what conditions? This condition is common in who?
hay fever/asthma
common in infancy and childhood
A patient presents with inflammation and edema in the lower legs, with scaling, petechiae and hyperpigmentation on the skin. This patient also mentioned itchiness and redness on her skin initially. This patient is likely suffering from what skin condition?
Stasis dermatitis
What causes stasis dermatitis?
Chronic venous stasis, edema (blood pooling in your legs resulting in venous insufficiency) so those with varicose veins, phlebitis, and vascular trauma are susceptible
Treatment for stasis dermatitis includes what?
- elevating legs
- not wearing tight clothes around legs
- not standing for long periods
- antibiotics for infection
- moist dressings for ulcers, vein ablation surgery
Seborrheic dermatitis is also called what in infants?
cradle cap
An excess of which immunoglobulins lead to atopic dermatitis?
immunoglobin E (IgE)
The most common cause of eczema in children is what condition?
atopic dermatitis aka atopic eczema
Atopic dermatitis presentation on skin is what?
- severe pruritis
- characteristic of eczema appearance: redness, edema, scaling (dry skin) and easily irritated due to impaired skin barrier function
Rash resulting from atopic dermatitis is common in which areas in children?
- face
- scalp
- trunk
- extensor surfaces of arms and legs
Treatment for atopic dermatitis includes what?
- education
- avoiding triggers
- promoting skin hydration (baths, moisturizer)
- antiinflammatory agents during flare-ups
- antibiotics, antihistamines for systemic therapy
What is atopic dermatitis?
A chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by dry, itching skin
What are the factors that lead to dermal pressure ulcers?
- Continuous unrelieved pressure
- friction
- shearing
- moisture
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
common disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of skin involving scalp, eyebrows, eyelids, ear canals, nasolabial folds, axilla, chest, and back; unknown cause
What are signs and symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis?
scaly, white, yellowish inflammatory plaques with mild pruritus
Treatment for seborrheic dermatitis includes what?
- topical therapies (antifungal shampoo, low dose steroids for flare ups, calcineurin inhibitors)
Papulosquamous disorders are conditions characterized by what?
Papules, scales, plaques, and erythema
What is psoriasis?
A chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disorder that is proliferative and can relapse, and involves the skin, scalp, and nails
papulosquamous disorder
In psoriasis, the skin is _______ (thinned/thickened) due to what? What is the typical appearance of psoriatic skin?
thickened; due to excessie proliferation of keratinocytes and endothelial cells (while cell maturation and keratinization is bypassed) leading to plaques, erythema and silvery skin appearance.
What is the most common type of psoriasis? What is the presentation of this type of psoriasis?
plaque psoriasis - thick, silvery, scaly, and erythematous plaques surrounded by normal skin ; small papules that can eventually turn into large lesions
A rare type of psoriasis characterized by lesions developing in skin folds (i.e. armpits, groin) is known as _____ psoriasis.
Inverse
The condition characterized by small papules presenting on trunk and extremities weeks after a resp. tract infection (strep throat) is known as _________ psoriasis.
Guttate
inflammatory arthritis in the hands, feet, knees, and ankle joints of an psoriatic individual is known as what condition?
psoriatic arthritis
Pustular psoriasis presents with what lesions on the skin?
blisters/red scaly pus-filled bumps (aka pustules)
Psoriasis that results in widespread red, scaling lesions over large body areas is known as __________ psoriasis.
erythrodermic/exfoliative psoriasis
What causes pityriasis rosea?
herpes-like virus
What is pityriasis rosea?
A viral rash that is self-limiting (resolves in a few months) and occurs in trunk, extremities; more often in young adults
papulosquamous disorder
What is the presentation of pityriasis rosea?
- Initial: herald patch (large circular pink spot) usually on the trunk
- secondary lesions extend to upper parts of extremities
- looks like a drooping pine tree on the back
Treatment for pityriasis rosea?
- systemic corticosteroids and UV light to control itch
- otherwise self-limiting and will resolve in few months
What is lichen planus?
benign autoimmune inflammatory skin and mucous membrane disorder; papulosquamous disorder and self-limiting
The most distressing symptom in lichen planus is what?
Pruritus
Signs and symptoms of lichen planus include what?
non-scaling, purple, flat, polygonal pruritic papules and lesions appear symmetically on wrists, ankles, lower legs, and/or genitalia
A common consequence of lichen planus lesions is post-inflammatory ________.
hyperpigmentation
Treatment for lichen planus includes what?
- topical, intralesional, or systemic corticosteroids
- antihistamines (for itching)
Inflammatory disorder involving the pilosebaceous follicle is known as what? This condition is also known as the typical acne adolescents get.
acne vulgaris
In addition to concern about the appearance of their skin, people who have lichen planus are distressed by severe _______.
pruritus
The term ____________ can be used interchangeably with the term eczema to describe an inflammatory response in the skin that involves pruritus, lesions with indistinct borders, and epidermal changes.
dermatitis
Dermatitis that occurs on the legs as a result of chronic venous stasis is called ____________ dermatitis; dermatitis that involves scaly, yellowish, inflammatory plaques is called ____________ dermatitis.
stasis; seborrheic
What is the difference between acne vulgaris and acne rosacea?
Acne vulgaris - typical acne common in adolescence
Acne rosacea - chronic, readily exacerbated, inflammatory skin disease that develops primarily in middle age
A severe form of acne resulting in cysts is known as _________.
Acne conglobata
Hydradenitis Suppurativa (Inverse acne) is an inflammatory disease involving what glands?
deep sections of apocrine sweat glands complicated by fibrosis and draining sinus tracts
Inverse acne is common in apocrine gland-rich areas which include: (4)
- armpit
- groin
- perianal region
- perineum
S/S of inverse acne include what kinds of lesions?
- deep lesions that form painful subcutaneous nodules often with sinus tracts
- ruptures horizontally under the skin
- draining fistulas
Treatment of inverse acne includes what?
- topical therapy
- systemic medication
- incision and draining nodules
The irreversible bulbous appearance of the nose that occurs in acne rosacea is known as ___________.
rhinophyma
What causes acne?
- hormones (androgens)
- bacteria
- clogged pores/hair follicles
The following S/S are characteristic of which papulosquamous disorder?
- flushed, burning sensations
- sun sensitivity
- rhinophyma
- eye disorders
acne rosacea
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is an __________ disease with skin signs and symptoms. It more commonly affects (men/women) in their 30’s-40’s.
autoimmune; women
DLE skin lesions are often located where on the skin? How do the skin lesions present in this condition?
- lesions located on light exposed areas of the skin
- butterfly pattern of distribution over nose/cheeks
- red plaques with brownish scale that eventually may look like depressed scars
- may have residual telangiectasia and hypopigmented scarring
Treatment of DLE includes what?
- sun protection
- use of topical steroids
- immunosuppressants
- antimalarial drugs
A common characteristic of vesiculobullous diseases is what type of skin lesion?
blister/vesicle formation
What is pemphigus?
A group of rare autoimmune blistering diseases of the skin and oral mucous membranes
The most common form of pemphigus is ________. It is caused by what?
pemphigus vulgaris
caused by circulating autoantibodies directed against desmosome adhesion molecules in the epidermis resulting in loss of adhesion = fluid accumulation = blister formation
Factors causing pemphigus include are genetic, environmental, and _________ related.
endogenous (i.e. emotional/hormonal stressors)
Dx and Tx of pemphigus.
Dx: clinical and histological findings (immunofluorescence) of antibodies at site of blister formation
Tx: systemic corticosteroids, and adjuvant immunosuppressants
The vesiculobullous disease characterized by inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an immunologic reaction to drug/microorganism is known as ________.
Erythema multiforme
The most severe form of pemphigus is __________.
Paraneoplastic pemphigus
An autoimmune blistering disease known as ____________ has several forms, all of which involve ____________ against proteins involved in adhesion of the epidermis to the dermis.
pemphigus; autoantibodies
Lesions in erythema multiforme resemble what shape? what are other S/S of erythema multiforme?
Bull’s eye/target
other S/S: urticarial plaques, pruritus, burning
What is the cause of erythema multiforme?
immune complexes formed and deposited around dermal blood vessels, basement membranes, and keratinocytes
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) vs. Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
Both affect skin and mucous membranes and are type IV hypersensitivity to reactions to drugs
but SJS involves 10% of body surface area while TEN involves >30% body surface area
S/S of SJS/TEN include what?
- prodromal symptoms: fever, headache, malsaise, sore throat, and cough
- bullous lesions that turn into erosions/crusts when ruptured
- may have difficulty eating, breathing, urinating
Dx and Tx of SJS/TEN include what?
Dx: medication hx, skin biopsy
Tx: withdrawal from ongoing drug therapy, treating infection, monitor fluid and electrolyte balance
- maintain mucous membranes
- may need wound care from burn unit
Provide 6 examples of bacterial infections leading to skin conditions.
- folliculitis
- furuncles/carbuncles
- cellulitis & necrotizing fasciitis
- erysipelas
- impetigo
- lyme disease
Provide 3 examples of viral infections
- herpes simplex virus (HSV)
- warts
- herpes zoster and varicella
Provide 2 examples of groups of fungal infections.
- tinea infections
- Candidiasis
A bacterial infection in the hair follicle resulting in pustules and erythema is kown as what condition? It may be caused by prolonged skin _______, skin trauma, _______ clothing, and poor hygiene.
Folliculitis; moisture; occlusive
Treatment of folliculitis includes what?
Clean with soap and water, topical antibiotics
Furuncles vs carbuncles.
Furuncles: boils/abscesses of hair follicles that spreads into surrounding dermis
Carbuncles: collection of furuncles
Carbuncles lead to lesions that present as what?
- firm mass that turns into a erythematous, painful, swollen abscess
Treatment of furuncles/carbuncles includes what?
- warm compress for comfort, promote localization, and spontaneous drainage
- for severe cases, incisions and draining of abscess and antibiotics
Cellulitis vs. Necrotizing Fasciitis
Cellulitis: infection of dermis and subQ tissue by bacteria (can be an extension of other skin wounds like ulcers)
Necrotizing fasciitis: rare, rapidly spreading infection caused by strep. pyrogenes (starts in fascia, muscle, and subQ fat - subsequent necrosis)
Cellulitis Sx and Tx:
- warm, erythematous, swollen, painful
- usually in lower extremities
Treatment: systemic antibiotics
Treatment for necrotizing fasciitis.
- antibiotics
- surgical debridement to prevent toxic shock syndrome
Erysipelas is described as a bacterial infection affecting what?
acute superficial infection of upper dermis
Erysipelas commonly affects which 3 body areas, and what are the S/S?
- face, ears, lower legs
S/S:
- firm red spots that turn into red hot lesions with raised border
- possible vesicles
- pruritus
- burning
- tenderness
Treatment of erysipelas includes:
- cold compress
- antibiotics