Pathology

Question 1

Burns

Answer 1

Three types:

1st : redness and swelling of the outer layer of skin, ex, sunburn.

2nd: epidermis and upper layer of the dermis are involved, blisters appear.

3rd: epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue and muscle are involved.

Question 2

Impetigo

Answer 2

A very contagious skin infection usually found on the face.

Question 3

Tinea

Answer 3

Ringworm.

Question 4

Wart

Answer 4

Viral Lesion on the skin.

Question 5

Melanoma

Answer 5

Malignant tumor of pigmented cells that arises from nevus (benign mole) in the skin.

Question 6

Nevus

Answer 6

Pigmented lesion in or on the skin; a mole.

Question 7

Glaucoma

Answer 7

An increase of fluid pressure within the eyes. The increase of pressure damages sensitive cells in the back of the eye and the vision is disturbed.

Question 8

Strabismus

Answer 8

Failure of the eyes to gaze in the same direction due to weakness of the ye muscles.

Question 9

Stye or Sty

Answer 9

Pus-filled infection of gland near the eyelid.

Question 10

Otisis

Answer 10

Inflammation of an ear.

Question 11

Tinnitus

Answer 11

Noise in the ears such as ringing, buzzing or roaring.

Question 12

Vertigo

Answer 12

A sensation of a spinning around or having surroundings spin around.

Question 13

Alopecia

Answer 13

Baldness.

Question 14

Conjunctivitis

Answer 14

Inflammation of the conjunctiva.

Question 15

Eczema

Answer 15

An acute or chronic skin condition marked by redness, pustules, scales, crusts and intense itching.

Question 16

Cellulitis

Answer 16

Inflamamtion of soft tissue under the skin; marked by swelling redness and pain caused by a bacterial infection.

Question 17

Petechiae

Answer 17

Small pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin.

Question 18

Dermatitis

Answer 18

Inflammation of the skin.