Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) can ultimately result in Rheumatic Fever and _____

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

Which blistering skin disorder is characterized by acantholysis? _____

_____ is an enlarged thyroid gland with multiple nodules

Diagnosis of amyloidosis requires _____; the abdominal fat pad and rectum are easily accessible targets

What microbe can increase the risk of squamous cell bladder cancer?_____

Alzheimer disease is characterized by _____ of sulci

_____ is the renal pathology associated with Henoch-Schonlein purpura

Which nervous system cell is typically damaged by Guillain-Barre syndrome? _____

Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is associated with _____ levels of complement