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Integumentary Flashcards

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The specialized accessory structures of the skin

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Adnexae

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Part of dispersed neuroendocrine system; cells of basal layer which act as mechanoreceptors and help regulate epidermal and adnexal function, tactile sensation in lower animals

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Merkel’s cells

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Increased thickness of stratum corneum

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Hyperkaratosis

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Normal loss of nuclei in keratinized cells

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Orthokeratotic hyperkaratosis

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Nuclei retained in keratinized cell

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Parakeratotic hyperkaratosis

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Increased number of cells in stratum spinosum

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Acanthosis

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Regular downward projections of epidermis

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Psoriasiform hyperplasia

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Upward projections of stratum spinosum towards surface

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Papillated epidermal hyperplasia

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Dysplasia in early stages of squamous cell carcinoma; or appearance which mimics early neoplasia

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Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia

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Premature or abnormal keratinization of stratum spinosum

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Dyskeratosis

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Decreased number of cells

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Hypoplasia

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Decreased size of cells

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Atrophy

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Loss of cohesion between keratinocytes due to antibodies against desmosomes

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Acantholysis

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Fluid-filled cavities (vesicles < 5mm, bullae > 5mm)

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Vesicles/bullae

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Migration of RBC or leukocytes into epidermis

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Exocytosis

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Microabscesses; vesicles filled with inflammatory cells

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Pustules

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Dried exudate, not diagnostic but may contain diagnostic elements such as bacteria, fungi, etc

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Crusts

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Decreased pigmentation on hair

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Leukotrichia

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Decreased pigmentation in skin

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Leukoderma

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Increased fibrous tissue

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Fibroplasias

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Inherited abnormalities of collagen metabolism

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Collagen dysplasia

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Chronic response to UV light, abnormal elastin production

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Solar elastosis

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Dissolution of collagen fibers

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Collagen lysis

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A hard waxy deposit consisting of protein and polysaccharides that results from the degeneration of tissue

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Amyloid

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Inflammatory infiltrate surrounding the hair follicles, usually occurring in conjunction with folliculitis

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Perifolliculitis

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Inflammation of a follicle, especially of a hair follicle

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Folliculitis

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When follicular wall ruptures.

A skin condition characterized by the development of recurring boils

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Furunculosis

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Inflammation of the sebaceous gland

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Sebaceous adenitis

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Inflammation of the sweat glands; inflammation of apocrine glands

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Hidradenitis

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Inflammation of the subcutaneous fat, esp of the abdominal wall

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Panniculitis

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Axillary hyperpigmentation and alopecia; an eruption of velvety wart-like growths accompanied by hyperpigmentation in the skin of the armpits, neck, anogenital area, and groin

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Acanthosis nigricans

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Absence/hair loss from normally haired site

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Alopecia

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Reduced amount of hair

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Hypotichia

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Groups of ‘mechanubollous’ diseases causing blisters; Any of a group of inherited chronic noninflammatory skin diseases in which large blisters and erosions develop after slight trauma

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Epidermolysis bullosa

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Failure of development of skin/adnexae and oral epithelium

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Epitheliogenesis imperfecta (aplasia cutis)

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Excess hair growth

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Hypertrichosis

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A congenital, often hereditary skin disease marked by dry, thickened, scaly skin. Also called fishskin disease

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Ichthyosis

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Papules/crusts on ventral abdomen and inner thigh; lesions progress to umbilicated plaques with white centers and red borders

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Porcine pityriasis rosea (psoriasiform dermatitis)

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Inflammation of the skin of the extemities

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Acrodermatitis

Pathology Definitions (7 decks)

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