Pathology Flashcards
1
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functions of the skin
A
barrier thermoregulation fluid and electrolyte balance endocrine (vitamin D) protection from UV (melanin) immunity sensory functions
2
Q
define hyperkeratosis
A
increased thickness of the keratin layer
3
Q
parakeratosis
A
persistence of nuclei in the keratin layer
4
Q
acanthosis
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increased thickness of the epithelium
5
Q
papillomatosis
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irregular epithelial thickening
6
Q
spongiosis
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oedema between skin layers/keratinocytes
7
Q
four classes of skin inflammatory diseases
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- spongiotic-intraepidermal oedema
- psoriasiform-elongation of rete ridges
- lichenoid-basal layer damage
- vesiculobullous-blistering
8
Q
example of spongiotic-intraepidermal oedema
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eczema
9
Q
example psoriasiform-elongation of rete ridges
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psoriasis
10
Q
examples of lichenoid-basal layer damage
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lichen planus
SLE
11
Q
examples of vesiculobullous-blistering
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pemphigoid
pemphigus
dermatitis herpetiformis
