Skin Pathology

Question 1

Describe epidermis structure(216)

Answer 1

Question 2

Define the following:Hyperkeratosis,Parakeratosis,Acanthosis,Acantholysis,Spongiosis,Lentiginous,Lichenoid,Psoriaform (216)

Answer 2

Question 3

Describe the clinical features, aetiology and histology of the different types of dermatitis/eczema(NPR)(216-217)

Answer 3

Question 4

Describe the clinical features, aetiology and histology of the different types of psoriasis(NPR)(217)

Answer 4

Question 5

Describe the clinical features, aetiology and histology of the different types of lichen planus(NPR)(217)

Answer 5

Question 6

the clinical features and aetiology of the different types of erythema multiforme(NPR)(217-218)

Answer 6

Question 7

Discuss the clinical features, aetiology and histology of the three different types of bullous disease(NPR)(218)

Answer 7

Question 8

the clinical features and histology of the cutaneous neoplasms(NPR)(219)

Answer 8

The ‘ABCDE Symptoms’ rule (*major suspicious features):

• *A**symmetrical shape*
• *B**order irregularity
• *C**olour irregularity*
• *D**iameter > 6mm
• *E**volution of lesion (e.g. change in size and/or shape)* Symptoms (e.g. bleeding, itching)

Question 9

Discuss the clinical features, and aetiology of Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)(NPR)(219)

Answer 9

Question 10

Discuss the clinical features, and aetiology of Pityriasis Rosea (219)

Answer 10