Quiz 1 Flashcards
(119 cards)
What is the defining characteristic of molluscum contagiosum lesions?
umbilicated vesicles filled with hard waxy stuff
What does psoriasis look like histologically?
hyperkeratosis with parakeratosis loss of granular layer epidermal acanthosis elongation of rete ridges vascular dilation
What does lichen simplex chronicus look like histologically?
thickened epidermis with leukocyte infiltration of dermis elongation/widening of rete ridges hyperkeratosis acanthosis dermal inflammation
What do we think of with lichen simplex chronicus?
scratch-itch cycle
Who is at most risk for lichen planus?
women of child bearing age
In what condition is the saw tooth appearance of rete ridges pathognomonic?
Lichen planus
Which of the “lichen” are most likely to cause cancer?
Lichen sclerosus
What is the gross appearance of Lichen sclerosus?
thickening of skin
pale/white/variation in color
What does lichen sclerosus look like under the microscope?
edematous degeneration of the basal layer
epidermal atrophy/no rete ridges
dense CT replaces dermis
band-like lymphocytes
T/F. Bartholin’s duct cysts are a certain indicator of a STD
False
What types of cells line Bartholin’s duct cysts?
transitional epithelium or squamous metaplasia
Name 4 bacterial causes of a STI
chlamydia
gonorrhea
syphilis
chancroid
Name 5 viral causes of a STI (4 of 5 start with H)
HSV HIV HPV Hep B/C MSV
What is the histological appearance of HSV?
multi-nucleated giant cells
What infection is implied with Condyloma acuminata?
HPV
What is another name for condyloma acuminata?
genital warts
Which two HPV types are responsible for 90% of genital warts cases?
6 and 11
T/F. Most people who acquire HPV never develop warts or any other sxs
True
Which two HPV types account for 70% of all cervical cancer?
16 and 18
What are three microscopic changes seen with HPV?
acanthosis
hyperkeratosis
cytoplasmic vacuolation
Treponema pallidum causes what STI?
syphilis
What what three characteristics classify Treponema pallidum?
Gm-
spiral shaped
mobile
T/F. Both genital warts and syphilis cause painless lesions.
true
Characterize the d/c of BV, Trich, Candida.
BV: fishy, thicker
Trich: foamy, thin coating
Candida: cottage cheese