Pathology of the Integumentary System

Question 1

comedo

Answer 1

noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in a hair follicle

Question 2

seborrhea

Answer 2

overactivity of the sebaceous glands that results in overproduction of sebum

Question 3

diaphoresis

Answer 3

profuse sweating, can be normal with heat or exertion but can also be caused by emotional or physical distress

Question 4

folliculitis

Answer 4

inflammation of the hair follicles, common on the arms, legs and in the beard area of men

Question 5

hirsutism

Answer 5

presence of excessive body and facial hair in women, usually in a male pattern. can be hereditary or caused by a hormonal imbalance

Question 6

alopecia

Answer 6

partial or complete loss of hair most commonly on the scalp

Question 7

koilonychia

Answer 7

malformation in the nails in which the outer surface is concave or scooped out

Question 8

onychocryptosis

Answer 8

commonly known as an ingrown toenail, the edges of a toenail grow inward and cut into the toe

Question 9

onychomycosis

Answer 9

a fungal infection of the nail, can cause the nail to turn white, yellow, green or black

Question 10

paronychia

Answer 10

acute or chronic infection of the skin fold around a nail

Question 11

albinism

Answer 11

a genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or the absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eyes

Question 12

chloasma

Answer 12

a pigmentation disorder characterized by brownish spots in the face, can occur during pregnancy

Question 13

vitiligo

Answer 13

a skin condition resilting from the destruction of the melanocytes due to unknown causes

Question 14

ecchymosis

Answer 14

a large irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin

Question 15

hematoma

Answer 15

a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues

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macule

Answer 16

discolored flat spot that is less that 1cm in diameter

Question 17

papule

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a small, raised red lesion that is less than 0.5cm in diameter and does not contain pus

Question 18

verrucae

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also known as warts, are small, hard skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus

Question 19

wheal

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also known as a welt, a small bump that itches

Question 20

purulent

Answer 20

producing or containing pus

Question 21

bulla

Answer 21

a large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter

Question 22

dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin usually characterized by redness, swelling, and itching

Question 23

eczema

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a form of persistent dermatitis usually characterized by redness, itching, and dryness

Question 24

exfoliative dermatitis

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a condition in which there is a widespread scaling of the skin

Question 25

erythema

Answer 25

redness of the skin due to capillary dilation

Question 26

ichthyosis

Answer 26

a group of hereditary disorders characterized by dry, thickened and scaly skin

Question 27

actinic keratosis

Answer 27

precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun damaged skin

Question 28

blepharoplasty

Answer 28

the surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing sagging skin

Question 29

capillary hemangioma

Answer 29

a soft raised pink or red vascular birthmark

Question 30

carbuncle

Answer 30

a cluster of connected furuncles

Question 31

cellulitis

Answer 31

acute rapid spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissue that is characterized by malaise, swelling, warmth and red streak

Question 32

furuncles

Answer 32

large, tender, swollen areas caused by a staphylococcal infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands

Question 33

necrotizing fasciitis

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a severe infection caused by group A strep bacteria that have entered the bloodstream

Question 34

erythroderma

Answer 34

abnormal redness of the entire skin surface

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exanthem

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a widespread rash that usually occurs in children

Question 36

pediculosis

Answer 36

an infestation with lice

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cicatrix

Answer 37

a normal scar resulting from the healing of a wound

Question 38

granuloma

Answer 38

a small knot-like swelling of granulation tissue in the epidermis

Question 39

keloid

Answer 39

abnormally raised or thickened scar that expands beyond the boundaries of the original incision

Question 40

keratosis

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any skin growth, such as a wart or callus, in which there is overgrowth and thickening of the skin

Question 41

lipoma

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a benign slow-growing fatty tumor located between the skin and the muscle layer

Question 42

papilloma

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a benign, superficial wart-like growth on the epithelial tissue or elsewhere in the body

Question 43

squamous cell carcinoma

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originates as a malignant tumor of the scaly squamous cells of the epithelial tissue, but can quickly spread

Question 44

malignant melanoma

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a type of skin cancer that occurs in the melanocytes

Question 45

lipedema

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chronic abnormal condition that is characterized by the accumulation of fat and fluid in the tissues just under the skin of the hips and legs

Question 46

systemic lupus erythematosus

Answer 46

an autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk. the disease also attacks the connective tissue in other body systems

Question 47

psoriasis

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a common skin disorder characterized by flare ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, and buttocks

Question 48

rosacea

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characterized by tiny red pimples and broken blood vessels

Question 49

urticaria

Answer 49

itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction

Question 50

xeroderma