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Skin & Systemic Disease Flashcards

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In Diabetes Mellitus, what condition is this called?

Describe it.

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Diabetic Dermopathy

Atrophic macules and patches on the shins.

(Possibly due to trauma)

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In Diabetes Mellitus, what condition is this called?

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Diabetic Bullae

Tense non-inlammatory bullae on the lower limbs.

Unknown why it happens.

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In Diabetes Mellitus, what condition is this called?

Describe it.

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Necrobiosis Lipoidica

  • Very common. Yellow atrophic plaques on the anterior shins.
  • Collagen degeneration with a granulomatous response.
  • SCC can develop from chronic lesions.
  • Can Ulcerate.
  • TREATMENT: Very resistant. Can try potent topical steroids, intralesional steroids, topical PUVA or narrow band UVB. Occasionally tacrolimus.
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In Diabetes Mellitus, what condition is this called?

Describe it.

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Acanthosis Nigricans

  • Common in high BMI and insulin resistance.
  • Pathology: IGF propagates epidermal growth.
  • More common in pigmented skin.
  • Treatment: Pigmanorm or topical retinoids.
  • Pigmanorm( hydroquinone 5%, tretinoin 0.1g, hydrocortisone 1g)
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In Diabetes, What condition is this?

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Partial Lipodystrophy

Atrophy of subcutaneous tissue secondary to insulin use.

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In Diabetes, what condition is this called?

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Scleredema of Buschke

  • Only seen in diabetes
  • Induration of the skin in the upper back and nape of neck.
  • Due to deposits of glycosaminoglycans.
  • Skin feels woody and hard to touch.
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In thyroid disease, what is this called?

Is it common?

What form of thyroid disease is it associated with?

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Thyroid Acropachy

  1. Not Common
  2. Grave’s Disease
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In Thyroid disease, What is this?

What form of thyroid disease is it associated with?

Does it reverse with treatment?

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Pretibial Myxoedema

  • Associated with Grave’s Disease
  • Peau dórange appearance
  • Treatment: intralesional steroids or steroids under occlusion.
  • It does not reverse with treatment.
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What can happen to eyebrows in thyroid disease?

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The lateral third of the eyebrow may be lost.

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What cutaneous features do we see in Cushings Disease?

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  • Subcutaneous fat redistribution - mood face, buffalo hump.
  • Skin atrophy - global atrophy of epidermis and dermis.
  • Cutaneous infections - candidiasis, pityriasis versicolor.
  • Appendageal effects - steroid-related acne, hirsutism.
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What are some cutaneous manifestations in addison’s disease?

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The Excess ACTH stimulates melanin production by melanocytes

  • Pigmentation in mucosal surfaces, palmar creases, nail beds and in scars.
  • Vitiligo
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In IBD, what is this?

What are some other non-IBD causes for it?

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Erythema Nodosum

  • idiopathic - most common
  • Streptococcal infections - upper respiratory tract.
  • Drugs - oestrogens, COCP, pinicillin, iodides, sulphonamides.
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Behcet’s disease
  • Sweet’s syndrome
  • Pregnancy
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What investigations should be done in Erythema Nodosum?

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  • Thorough drug history
  • Infection screen - viral and bacterial cultures, stool cultures, urine, Sputum, Serum ACE levels & Calcium, CXR and Heaf test.
  • Skin Biopsy - needs ot be a deep incisional biopsy - not a punch biopsy - subcutis needs to be obtained where a panniculitis is seen.
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What is the treatment for Erythema Nodosum?

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  • Treat the underlying cause.
  • Rest and NSAIDs
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What is this?

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Leucocytoclastic Vasculitis

(Seen in both UC and Crohns)

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What condition is this in IBD and where on the body is it usually found?

What investigations should you do?

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Pyoderma gangrenosum

  • Lower limbs
  • Investigations: look for inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis or malignancy.
    • Biopsy - primarily to exclude other causes.
  • DO NOT HAVE SURGEONS DEBRIDE - it will only make it worse.
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What is the most common skin manifestation in Coeliac disease?

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Dermatitis Herpetiformis

  • Intensly itchy
  • Most common on buttocks, scalp and extensor surfaces.
  • Biopsy shows neutrophil microabscesses in the dermal papilla.
    • IMF has granular IgA deposition.
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Whats a cutaneous sign of liver cirrhosis?

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Palmar erythema

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What are some signs of Hepatitis C infection?

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  • Lichen Planus
  • Small vessel vasculitis
  • Cryoglobuinaemia
  • Pruritus
  • Porhyria Cutanea Tarda

(Picture on the other page is lichen planus)

(This picture - Porphyria Cutanea Tarda - blisters and erosions and milia on sun-exposed areas.)

20
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In patients with sarcoidosis, what fraction have affected skin?

21
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What organ is most commonly affected in sarcoidosis?

22
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What are the cutaneous patterns sarcoidosis can manifest like?

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  • Papules
  • Plaques
  • Hypopigmented patches
  • Subcutaneous Nodules (including Erythema Nodosum)
  • Annular
  • Ulcerative
  • Scar sarcoid
23
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What pattern of lupus is this?

Tell me a bit about it

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Lupus Pernio

  • Nodules & plaques
  • Form on the nose, ears, cheeks.
  • 75% have chronic lung involvement
  • It is resistant to treatment
  • Scarring
24
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What pattern of sarcoid is this?

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Annular Sarcoid

25
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What pattern of sarcoid is this?

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Paular and Nodular Sarcoid

26
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What ungual (nail) signs can be seen in sarcoidosis?

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  • Clubbing
  • Subungual hyperkeratosis
  • Onycholysis
27
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What is the hallmark feature of sarcoid?

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Naked Granulomas

“Dermal epithelioid granulomas without an inflammatory infiltrate.”

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What are some other investigations for Sarcoid?

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  • Chest X-Ray usually shows pulmonary infiltrates + Bi-Hilar Lymphadenopathy.
  • ANA is usually positive (30%)
  • Serum ACE is raised in 60%.
  • Lymphopenia and Hypercalcaemia can also be present.
29
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What is the treatment of sarcoidosis?

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  • Corticosteroids (topically, intralesionally or sometimes systemically.)
  • Calcineurin inhibitors (Tacrolimus) & Hydrocychloroquine can be useful adjuncts.
  • Immunosuppression - methotrexate - this usually requires an MDT approach.
30
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What is this?

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Lupus Vulgaris

(The Commonest form of Cutaneous TB)

An apple jelly appearance under dermoscopy.

31
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What is the triad of Wegner’s Granulomatosis?

What cutaneous manifestations can occur with it?

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  1. Systemic vasculitis
  2. Necrotising Granulomatous Inflammation of the repistory tract
  3. Glomerulonephritis

Skin lesions can be

  • Nodules
  • Petechiae
  • Purpura
  • Pyoderma-gangrenosum-like lesions.
32
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What is this and what conditions is it associatied with if secondary/acquired? (Hence to always test for)

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Acquired/Secondary Ichthyosis

  • Lymphoma
  • HIV
33
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What is this called?

What is it associated with?

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Migratory Erythemas

Associated with malignancy so ALWAYS do a full malignancy screen.

34
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What is this?

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Heliotropic exfoliative plaques affecting the eyelids and cheeks

(Classic of Dermatomyositis)

35
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What are the two types of dermatomyositis?

What is malignancies is adult dermatomyositis associated with?

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Juvenile and Adult Dermatomyositis

  • ONLY Adult dermatomyositis is associated with malignancy (10-50%)
  • Commonest malignancies are:
    • Genitourinary (Especially Ovarian)
    • Breat
    • Lung
    • Gastric
36
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What malignancies are associated with acanthosis nigricans?

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  • Adenocarcinoma of the stomach (most common)
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Genitourinary
37
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What is this?

What is it associated with?

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Calciphylaxis

Calcium is deposited in the small vessels in the skin resulting in necrosis.

It occurs in renal failure patients undergoing dialysis. Calcium/phosphate imablances.

It can also occur in patients with a hypercoagulable state.

38
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What is this?

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Reactive Perforating Collagenosis

  • Seen in dialysis patients.
  • Grouped with a central core.
  • Collagen is being pushed out of the skin
39
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What is this condition and what is it associated with?

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Palmoplantar Keratoderma

Associated with lymphomas and certain adenocarcinomas.

40
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What condition is this?

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Paraneoplastic Pemphigus

  • Severe Erosive Gum Disease
  • Associated with lymphomas and Castleman’s disease.
  • Very Resistant to Treatment.
41
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What is this condition?

What must be done when seen?

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Sweet’s Syndrome

  • Erythematous plaques with pustules on the face and upper arms.
  • Associated fever and neutrophilia.
  • Biopsy shows - nuetrophils.
  • Search for malignancy is mandatory.
42
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What is interesting about itch being a cause for malignancy?

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The itch may predate the malignancy by many eyars.

43
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What is the difference between primary and secondary itch?

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Primary - due to a dermatological condition (Eczema)

Secondary - due to an underlying cause

44
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What are some causes of pruritus without dermatosis?

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ITCH

  • Iron deficiency/Internal Malignancy
  • Thyroid problems
  • Chronic RENAL and LIVER disease.
  • HIV
  • Haematological disorders
    • Hodgkins or non-Hodgkins lymphoma
    • Leukaemia
    • Myeloma
    • Polycythaemia
45
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How do you treat pruritus?

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  1. Identify the underlying cause
  2. Emollients
  3. Steroids
  4. Antihistamines - hydroxyzine.
  5. Low dose doxepin and amitryptiline at night.
  6. Liver disease itch –> Naltrexone
  7. CKD –> UVB or Gabapentin/Pregabalin

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