Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 461: In tinea capitis if a(n) _____ is suspected then urgently refer to dermatology

Answer: kerion

Flashcard 462: What is the second-line management for onychomycosis (if first-line is unsuccessful or more extensive disease)? _____

Answer: Oral antifungal treatment (oral terbinafine)

Flashcard 463: _____ can transmit dermatophytes from animals to humans

Answer: Pets

Flashcard 464: Dermatophytes that cause tinea corporis/cruris are _____ & Microsporum

Answer: Trichophyton rubrum

Flashcard 465: Tinea pedis presenting with chronic, diffuse, fine silvery scaling and hyperkeratosis in a "moccasin" distribution is the _____ subtype.

Answer: dry / moccasin

Flashcard 466: What investigation is done for suspected tinea capitis? _____

Answer: Skin & hair samples for microscopic & fungal culture examination

Flashcard 467: An inflammatory, boggy, and tender mass on the scalp associated with tinea capitis is known as a _____.

Answer: Kerion

Extra: A Kerion is a severe inflammatory reaction to a dermatophyte infection (Tinea capitis) characterized by a boggy, oozing, inflammatory mass often with hair loss and regional lymphadenopathy. Treatment usually requires systemic antifungals (e.g., Griseofulvin) and sometimes corticosteroids.

Flashcard 468: Tinea pedis commonly happens in _____

Answer: adolescence/young adults

Flashcard 469: Tinea capitis most commonly affects _____

Answer: children

Flashcard 470: Tinea pedis management is the same as tinea _____

Answer: corporis / cruris