Benign epithelial tumors — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: What dermatologic lesion is a papule > 1 cm?_____

Answer: Plaque

Flashcard 2: Are sebaceous glands inflamed in Seborrheic Dermatitis?_____

Answer: No

Flashcard 3: _____ is characterized histologically by acanthosis with parakeratosis

Answer: Psoriasis

Flashcard 4: What is the most common somatic malignancy stemming from a cystic teratoma? _____

Answer: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin

Flashcard 5: Which form of radiation is associated with the following types of cancer?_____ Basal Cell Carcinoma of the SkinSquamous Cell Carcinoma of the SkinMelanoma of the Skin

Answer: Non-Ionizing Radiation

Flashcard 6: Which skin cancer presents as a "pink, pearl-like papule"?_____

Answer: Basal cell carcinoma

Flashcard 7: Which skin disorders presents with epidermal hyperplasia and darkening of the skin ("velvet-like" skin)?_____

Answer: Acanthosis nigricans

Flashcard 8: What is the underlying defect in albinism?

Answer: Deficiency of tyrosinase enzyme or tyrosine transporters (usually AR)

Extra: Clinical findings: Normal melanocyte count, but decreased melanin production. Very pale or white skin, increased risk for skin cancer (especially SCC). Inheritance is usually Autosomal Recessive.