Pathology of the Integumentary System - Part 2 Flashcards
List the components of skin
Epidermis
Basement membrane zone
Dermis
Adnexal structures
Subcutis (hypodermis)
The basement membrane zone is located?
Between the epidermis and dermis.
The subcutis is composed of _____ tissue
adipose
Describe the adenxal structures
Hair follicles, apocrine glands
(epitrichial), eccrine glands
(atrichial), sebaceous glands,
arrector pili muscles
Describe the subcutis
No subcutis in some areas (cheek,
eyelid, anus, and external ear)
What can be seen in this image?
Hair follicle, sweat gland, etc.
Label the image accordingly
Components of the epidermis
* _______ ______ _______ epithelium
* Four cell types: ?
Keratinized, stratified, squamous,
* Keratinocytes (85%)
* Langerhans cells (3-8%)
* Melanocytes (5%)
* Merkel cells (2%)
Label the image accordingly
What are the functions of kertatinocytes?
- Permeability barrier
- Structural support
- Immunoregulation (secretes cytokines and inform Langerhaans cells).
Label the image accordingly
Structural support
* Contain _____
* _____ filaments that connects to _____
* Type varies in the layers of ______ and body _____
* Provide _______ integrity
* Intermediate filaments are used for _______ _____
* Abnormal keratins lead to
_______ ______.
keratin, Intermediate, desmosomes, epidermis, site, structural, diagnostic purposes, cornification defects
Tumor we suspect to be neoplastic, we stain for cytokeratin. If it is Positive = tumor that derives from epithelium so either an adenoma or carcinoma.
Describe kertatinocyte differentiation and cornification.
Stratum basale have nucleus. When differentiate into stratum corneum they lose their nucleus. This is a normal process that takes 21 days to occur.
Secrete lipids into spaces in between keratinocytes.
Keratinocytes are wedged in between lipids. This is why we like to put lotions on body —> keeps skin integrity intact.
Hyperkeratosis is defined as excessive _______ or ________ of the stratum _____
thickening, hyperplasia, corneum
What is the primary cause of Hyperkeratosis?
Primary - Mutation (lipid, enzyme, structural protein)
* Example: ichthyosis
What is the secondary cause of Hyperkeratosis?
Secondary - Chronic irritation
* Example: Allergic skin disease, endocrine disorders, parasitic and bacterial
infections, etc
Describe the image below
Orthokeratosis: the keratinocytes undergo complete
cornification and thus lose their nucleus. This is essentially programmed cell death.
Describe the image below
Parakeratosis: keratinocytes undergo only partial
or incomplete cornification and thus retain their
nucleus. Increased and faster turn over, hence why we see retention of nuclei.
What can be seen in this image?
Golden retriever ichthyosis
Ichthyosis is defined as a _______ and/or ______
defect in the formation of the _______ ________.
congenital, hereditary, stratum corneum
In cases of Ichthyosis, there is strong _____ predilection; genetic
testing for ______ (______) or _____
breed, ICH-1, PNPLA1, ICH-2
Ichthyosis is characterized by ?
- Trunk
- Generalized scaling
- Lamellar orthokeratotic hyperkeratosis
Label the image accordingly
Primary seborrhea is used to describe?
Excessive scaling.
What is the controversy surrounding primary seborrhea?
- NOT a diagnosis
- Need to rule out other causes of scaling (e.g. ectoparasitism,
metabolic diseases and endocrinopathies, allergic disease, etc.) - Likely represents a variety of conditions such as pyoderma,
Malassezia dermatitis, sebaceous adenitis, allergic dermatitis,
Vitamin A-responsive dermatosis
Epidermal hyperplasia =
acanthosis
Epidermal hyperplasia is characterized by thickening due to ________ number of
cells within the _______, especially of
the _______ ______.
increased, epidermis, stratum spinosum
Epidermal hyperplasia is a common response to ______ irritation
such as ?
chronic, inflammation, trauma, metabolic
or nutritional disorders
What is an example of Epidermal hyperplasia?
acral lick dermatitis
What is this an image of?
Epidermal hyperplasia
Acral lick dermatitis = ?
Acral lick granuloma
Acral lick dermatitis is commonly seen in what species?
Dogs
Acral lick dermatitis is a _________ disorder often associated
with _______ diseases such as ?
multifactorial, underlying, atopy,
food allergy, trauma, endocrinopathy, bone
pain, neuropathy, or behavioral causes
Acral lick dermatitis is a consequence of ?
chronic focal trauma +/-
secondary deep pyoderma.
Lesions caused by acral lick dermatitis can be found on what part(s) of the body?
Dorsal carpus, or dorsolateral metatarsus
How would a lesion caused by acral lick dermatitis be described?
Focal alopecic, firm, raised plaque or
nodule
What can be seen in this image?
Acral lick dermatitis
Label the image accordingly. What disease is this?
Acral lick dermatitis
What is the response of the epidermis to injury?
Apoptosis, Necrosis, intercellular edema, intracellular edema, epidermal atrophy, acantholysis
Define apoptosis. What causes apoptosis? Provide an example.
- Programmed cell death
- Cause: physiologic process, immune-
mediated disease - Example: erythema multiforme
Define necrosis. What is the cause of necrosis? Give an example.
- Death of cells and is characterized by
nuclear pyknosis, karyorrhexis, or karyolysis - Cause: physical injury, chemical injury,
ischemia - Example: Photosensitization
What can be seen in this image?
Apoptotic cell
Intercellular edema is also called?
Spongiosis
Intracellular edema is defined as? Give an example.
- Ballooning degeneration: superficial layer;
Example: viral infections such as pox virus - Hydropic degeneration: basal layer;
Example: cutaneous lupus erythematosus
What can be seen in the image provided?
Intercellular edema = spongiosis
What can be seen in the image provided?
Intracellular edema, specifically? superficial layer
What can be seen in the image provided?
Intracellular edema, specifically? basal layer
What is the cause of epidermal atrophy?
Cause: hormonal imbalances (e.g. hyperadrenocorticism)
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What can be seen in the image provided?
Epidermal atrophy
cushings, hyperadrenocortism
thinning of the skin, can see vessels
What can be seen in the image provided?
Epidermal atrophy
Acantholysis is a response of the epidermis to injury and can be defined as the disruption of
_________ junctions
(_______) between _________ of the epidermis
* Example: ?
intercellular, desmosomes, keratinocytes, pemphigus foliaceus,
pemphigus vulgaris
What can be seen in the image provided?
Acantholysis
Acantholysis
* Clinically – vesicle and bullae ?