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Block 7 - Week 1
Dermatology
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Biology
10/05/2009

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Term
describe the features in AK:ak 1ak2ak3
Definition

Epidermis: cell atypia, disordered keratinocytes, hyper/parakeratosis, no granular layer, crowding of nuclei in basal layer.

 

Dermis: solar elastosis, +/- chronic inflammtion

Term

ID this basal cell carcinoma type and its features:

nodular

Definition
Nodular; most common clinical type, usually on head and neck, firm waxy papule, pearly border, can become rodent ulcer, telans on surface.
Term

ID this basal cell carcin and its features:

pigmented

Definition
pigemented; similar morphology to nodular, contains black or brown melanin, common in darker skin, mimics melanoma
Term

superficial

ID this basal cell carin and features:

 

Definition
superficial; scaly pink/red/brown patch, common on trunk, can mimic eczema, psoriasis, or bowens disease.
Term

ID this basal cell and features:

morphaeform

Definition
morphaeform or sclerosing; less common, scar forming, borders extend beyond clinically apparent plaque.
Term

what is this pathology?

nodular

Definition
nodular BCC
Term

what is this pathology?

pigmented2

Definition
pigmented BCC
Term

what is this pathology?

superficial2

Definition
superficial BCC
Term

what is this pathology?

morphaeform2

Definition
morphaeform BCC
Term
what is this?sccscc path
Definition
squamous cell carcinoma