Pathologies of the Integumentary and endocrine Flashcards
Pathology involving excessive amounts of thyroxine produced by the thyroid gland that stimulates metabolism.
Hyperthyroidism
Autoimmune disorder that involves beta cells
being destroyed resulting in lifelong insulin deficiency.
Type I Diabetes Mellitus
Pathology resulting from a hypersecretion of GH in adulthood that results in abnormal growth of body parts (especially hands & feet), facial changes and spaces between teeth.
Acromegaly
An autoimmune disorder resulting in hyperthyroidism. Antibodies attack the gland causing it to grow.
Graves Disease w/ Goiter
What is a contusion?
Bruise / hematoma
Condition involving excessive oiliness & chronic inflammation of cheeks & nose with dilation of blood vessels, papules & pustules. Food & extreme weather may cause flares.
Rosacea
An acute, highly contagious bacterial infection common in children that involve pustules that form into yellowish crusts.
Impetigo
What is a turuncle or carbuncle?
Boil / Boils
Bacterial Infection
What type of infection is a wart?
Viral
What type of infection is ringworm, athlete’s foot, and jock itch?
Fungal
Which type of skin cancer is the most serious?
Malignant Melanoma
This is a common chronic, inflammatory skin condition in which the lesions are dry patches covered with coarse, silvery scales? Cause Unknown.
Psoriasis
What is a nevus?
Birthmark; Mole
A type of leukoderma that is an autoimmune disorder affecting melanocytes.
Vitiligo
Medical term for hives or welt (large wheal).
Urticaria
