SM 2 Flashcards
erythematous edematous papules and plaques +/- blisters/ ulcerate; presents w/ fever and malaise; associated w/ hematologic malignancies (AML), IBD, autoimmune disease (lupus); TX: prednisone
Sweet syndrome (aka acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis)
Ulcer w/ necrotic border that is pruple/ grayish and prulent center; Up neutrophilis but - culture; associated w/ IBD (UC or CD) and hematologic malignancies (AML); TX: prednisone 1st
Pyoderma gorgrenasum
Tender erythematous subcutaneous nodules on lower legs (anterior); associated w/ many systemic diseases- TB, URI, CD, gastroenteritis, Sarcoidosis, Neds
Erythema Nodosum
Pink to yellow-brown waxy papules or plaques on the face; enlarged tongue, swollen hands; pinch purpura (purpura on eyelids) and purpura on hands, abdomen; amyloid deposits cause fragile blood vessels
Amyloidosis
Palpable multiple purpuras on lower legs/feet; caused by inflammation around capillaries by immune complex deposits; involve joint pain 30% of cases
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis
hyperpigmented velvety plaques around neck and armpit; commonly caused by PCOS and insulin resistance/ diabetes; more common in dark individuals
acanthosis nigricans
Red-brown to violaceus papules and plaques on face, neck, back, and tattoos; a systematic granulomatous disorder that commonly affects lungs, then heart; any organ system can be involved; granulomas on histology; death caused by a cardiac disease about 25% of cases
Sarcoidosis