Lecture 18: Skin Changes in SBL (Exam 2) Flashcards

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What 6 organisms cause Maculopapular Rash? (MEILER)

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Measles, Erythema infectiosum, Infectious Mono, Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, Rubella

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When does a measles rash appear? What does it look like and what direction does it spread?

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  • prodrome occurs 7-18 days after infection, with rash appearing 3-4 days after
  • brick red and irregular; begins on face and moves “DOWN AND OUT” (palms and soles LAST)
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What is the prodrome of Measles? (FCCC)

What finding is pathognomonic and what does illness confer?

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P: Fever, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis

Koplik spots on cheek mucosa are PATH

  • illness confers permanent immunity
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What does the rash caused by Erythema Infectiosum look like? Where does it typically occur?

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  • “slapped cheek” appearance

- lacy, maculopapular fading rash on TRUNK and LIMBs (pruritis on PALMS and SOLES)

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What is Parovirus a common cause of and what does it mimic in middle-aged patients, especially women?

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CC of MYOCARDITIS

  • mimics SLE and RA (limited symmetric polyarthritis) as well as other autoimmune states
  • also mimics urticaria and eczema
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What Parovirus symptom is uncommon in children and which is one is uncommon in adults?

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Children: usually NO arthralgias

Adult: usually NO rashes. especially facial

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What is Erlichiosis and when does its rash occur? What is a common symptom found in children infected with it?

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rickettsial infection with erythematous macules/papules approximately 5 days after systemic symptoms

  • children experience ABDOMINAL PAIN mimicking APPENDICITIS
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What kind of neurologic problems occur due to Ehrlichiosis? (ME/D)

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meningoencephalitis, altered mental state, motor nerve paralysis, sudden deafness

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What kind of rash is caused by Lyme Disease?

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Erythema Migrans (flat/slightly raised red lesion with central clearing)

  • also headache/stiff neck, arthralgias (chronic)
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Lymes Disease Staging:

Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3

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S1: early localized erythema migrans (flat/slight raise)

  • 1 wk after bite (groin, thigh, axilla)
  • “bulls-eye” lesion

S2: early disseminated infections (wks-mths)
- bacteremia and 2nd skin lesions (smaller than first)

S3: late persistent infection (mths-yrs)

  • MSK (polyarthralgia) and neuro problems
  • Acrodermatitis Chronicum Atrophicans
    • bluish-red discoloration of distal extremity
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What disease can Lyme’s Disease be mistaken for?

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SHINGLES

  • Lyme does NOT follow dermatomal distribution
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What is Infectious Mononucleosis a common manifestation of and how is it transmitted?

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CM of Epstein Barr Virus (occurs at any age)

  • infects 95% of adult population via saliva (or genital secretions)
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Infectious Mononucleosis

What test is positive for EBV, what does a peripheral blood smear show, and what are 3 physical findings it can present with? (L/H/S)

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(+) - Monospot Test (heterophile agglutination test)

PBS: atypical large lymphocytes (lymphocytosis)

PF: LAD, Hoagland Sign (upper lip edema), Splenomegaly

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What are 4 possible complications of Infectious Mononucleosis infection? (HMHT)

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hepatitis, myocarditis, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia

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What kind of Skin problems does Meningococcemia, Secondary Syphilis, and HFM Disease present as?

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PERIPHERAL SKIN ERUPTIONS

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What is Syphilis and how is it spread?

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  • caused by Treponema pallidum (spirochete) transmitted by sexual contact
  • can infect almost any organ or tissue in the body
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What is the difference between Early and Late Syphilis?

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E: chancre and regional LAD, secondary lesions

L: gummatous lesions (skin, bones, viscera), CNS/ocular syndromes, and AORTITIS

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What is a pretty classical cardiovascular complication of Late Syphilis?

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AORTITIS

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How does Secondary Syphilis rash usually present and where? (2)

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  • diffuse macular/papular/pustular combinations on PALMS and SOLES
  • also Condylomata lata on genitals
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What are 3 common clinical findings of Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease? How does Herpangina rash differ from HFM?

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  • stomatitis, vesicular (hand/feet) rash, nail dystrophies

Herpangina: petechiae/papules on soft palate that ulcerate in about 3 days and heal

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What is the hallmark of Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease and what does its rash look like?

What 3 locations does the enanthem occur at? (HOT)

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HM: vesicular eruption on PALMS and SOLES (bright pink macules/papules –> small vesicles w/erythema)

  • erode –> yellow/gray “football” shaped erosion
  • erythematous halo present

Enathem: oral erosion of tongue, hard palate, oropharynx

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What Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease manifestations occur in both subtypes and ONLY subtype B?

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Both: ASEPTIC MENINGITIS (usually kids)

Subtype B: Acute Pericarditis

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What 3 diseases cause Desquamative Skin Changes? (TSE)

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Toxic Shock Syndrome, Scarlet Fever, Erythema multiforme

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What is Toxic Shock Syndrome characterized by and what does it rash look like?

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  • abrupt fever, vomiting, watery diarrhea –> staph related
  • diffuse macular erythematous rash and conjunctivitis with desquamation occurring in recovery (PALMS and SOLES)

looks like MASSIVE SUNBURN = RED FACE AND EYES

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What is Scarlet Fever caused by and what are 3 findings of its syndrome?

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  • caused by Group A Strep (pyrogenes)

- exudative pharyngitis, fever, scarlatiniform rash

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What is Streptococcus pyrogenes the most common cause of in children and adolescents?

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TONSILLOPHARYNGITIS

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What does Scarlet Fever rash look like, what is a common condition it causes, and what test is it positive for?

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  • generalized on neck, axilla, groin, skin folds and desquamation on HANDS and FEET
  • causes STRAWBERRY TONGUE
  • anti-streptolysin O (ASO) titer rise
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Where do Erythema Multiforme rashes occur at and what are the two most common causes?

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  • target lesions on face and extremities
  • caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and Mycoplasma pneumoniae

prodromal symptoms are absent in most cases but look at preceding 3 wks for HSV symptoms and respiratory infection/flu-like illness

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What causes Vesicular and Bullous lesions? (VP)

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varicella and pemphigus

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What does the Varicella rash look like and how does it spread?

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occurs in childhood

  • begins on face/scalp and spreads to trunk but SPARES EXTREMITIES (SCATTERED LESIONS)
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What are 3 common findings of Varicella rash?

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  • scattered lesions
  • progress from rose-colored macules –> papules/vesicles/pustules/crusts
  • lesions in ALL STAGES are present AT THE SAME TIME
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What is Pemphigus and what does it look like?

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  • autoimmune blistering disease of skin/mucous that is exacerbated by UV radiation
  • pruritic/painful that typically SPARES the PALMS and SOLES
  • most common lesions are erosions from broken blisters that can spread at their periphery
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What are 3 common causes of Petechial and Purpuric lesions? (GMT)

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gonococcemia, menigococcemia, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

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What is Gonococcemia and what is the classical triad seen in disseminated infection? (D/MP/T)

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  • bacterial Neisseria gonorrhea (Gram -) aerobic cocci-shaped bacterium found in pairs
  • STD from oral/anal/vaginal intercourse; can be trans. vertically to child (ophthalamia neonatorum)

TRIAD: dermatitis, migratory polyarthritis, tenosynovitis

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What do Gonococcemia rashes look like? Where do they typically occur?

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  • small-medium macules or hemorrhagic vesicopustules on erythematous base on PALMS and SOLES
  • can develop necrotic centers with “gun metal gray” lesions
  • disappear after appropriate treatment
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What is Meningococcemia and what do acute vs chronic rashes look like?

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  • Neisseria meningitidis that appears as meningitis, acute meningococcemia w or w/o meningitidis, or chronic meningococcemia
    acute: petechial rash on extremities that can cause necrosis of skin/tissue in SEVERE cases
    chronic: rose-colored macules/papules (wax and wane w/periodic fever)
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What does Acute Meningococcemia with DIC produce?

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PURPURA FULMINANS

  • has a lacy look to it
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What is the pentad of TTP? (MAHA/T/N/F/R)

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microangiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia

thrombocytopenia, neuro problems, fever, renal failure

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What is TTP caused by, when is it usually seen, and who is it seen in?

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  • severe ADAMSTS13 deficiency usually requiring additional inflammatory trigger to initiate
  • median age: 40 yo with 9x higher incidence among blacks
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What should you think of if purpura is palpable vs non-palapable?

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Palpable - Vasculitis and Infection

Non-Palpable - Autoimmune

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

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  • most common form of cutaneous cancer
  • waxy, pearly appearance (diagnostic) with telangiectatic vessels or shiny, scaly reddish plaques (back/chest/legs)
  • usually see umbilicated, bleeding lesions
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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  • nonhealing ulcer or warty nodule (small, red, conical, hard nodules) –> KERATINIZED LESION appearing crusty
  • can arise from actinic keratosis
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What are common risk factors of Melanoma? (Lifestyle, physical, genetics)

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  • sun exposure history
  • blue/green eyes, blonde/red hair, fair complexion
  • prior history of melanoma, p16 mutation, > 100 typical nevi
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Where does melanoma typically occur in men and women?

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Men: back
Women: lower legs, then trunk

can occur anywhere on skin surface

45
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What carries the greatest sensitivity and specificity for predicting metastatic potential of a melanoma lesion?

What diameter is usually concerning when using ABCDE screening for melanoma?

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COLOR

diameter > 5 (6) mm is usually concerning

46
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What is a Shave Biopsy?

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  • most common biopsy technique with good cosmetic result and occurs at depth of MID-DERMIS
  • use a Dermablade Scalpel to get whole lesion
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What is a Punch Biopsy?

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  • used for FULL THICKNESS skin sample

- rapidly heals but has limited diameter (may not be adequate for SubQ tissue)

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What is an Excisional Biopsy?

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  • requires sterile technique; margins can be controlled/adjusted as needed
  • can get down to SUBQ TISSUE
  • limits: inc. produce time, longer healing time, greater scarring, SUTURES