Pathology - Non-Melanocytic

Question 1

a benign proliferation of epidermal keratinocytes is known as what?

Answer 1

seborrhoeic keratosis

Question 2

seborrhoeic keratosis - benign or malignant?

Answer 2

benign

Question 3

seborrhoeic keratosis has a _____ __ appearance, ______ hyperkeratotic surface

Answer 3

seborrhoeic keratosis has a STUCK ON appearance, GREASY hyperkeratotic surface

Question 4

an eruptive appearance on a seborrhoeic keratosis is called what trait?

Answer 4

Leser-Trelat sign

indicates internal malignancy

Question 5

name 3 subtypes of basal cell carcinoma

Answer 5

nodular
superficial
infiltrative (morphoeic)

Question 6

which subtype of BCC is most important?

Answer 6

infiltrative

Question 7

precursors of SCC show squamous what?

Answer 7

squamous dysplasia

Question 8

name 2 precursors of SCC

Answer 8

Bowen’s disease (SCC in-situ)
actinic keratosis
viral lesions

Question 9

what does Bowens disease look like?

Answer 9

female
lower leg

scaly patch/plaque
irregular border

Question 10

name the common viral precursor of SCC

Answer 10

HPV