Common Skin Lesions Of The Head And Neck
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Common Skin Lesions of the Head and Neck IPFW Oral Pathology
Questions and Answers
- 1.Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition with a loss of melanocytes and pigment from affected tissues.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.Purpura are large dermal hemorrhages that occur most often from blunt trauma.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.A fibrous papule is a dome-shaped, firm, flesh-colored macule with a broad base.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.A papule is a well-circumscribed flat discolored area 0.5 cm in diameter.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Degeneration of nevi into melanoma is relatively common, 1:2,500.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.Milia are small black cysts of the upper segment of a hair follicle.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.A plaque may be formed from the confluence of multiple papules and are greater than 0.5 cm.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.An acrochordon, or skin tag, can be easily removed by snipping with curved iris scissors, electrocautery, or cryotherapy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Vertical growth of a cutaneous melanoma has a greater metastatic potential and worse prognosis.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Intraorally, 75% of nevi are dysplastic.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.Sun avoidance and SPF will help to fade ephelides and prevent new ones from forming.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.Xanthelasma, or macules possibly associated with hyperlipidemia, are usually found on the alae of the nose and canthus of the eye.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.A basal cell carcinoma lesion is an indurated pearly papule or nodule with telangiectic vessels coursin over its surface.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.A wheal is produced by vasodilation and fluid leakage secondary to histamine release from mast cells and basophils.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Solar Lentigo, or a liver spot, is on chronically sun-exposed skin and will lighten in time with sun avoidance and SPF.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.Seborrheic Keratosis may have a keratotic crust that is loosely attached and the surface may be rough or warty.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 17.50% of all melanomas occur on the head and neck.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 18.Cutaneous melanomas have predisposing factors such as positive family history, light natural pigmentation, and exposure to sunlight.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.Seborrheic Keratosis is a malignant epidermal proliferation and can be removed by electrocautery or cryotherapy.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 20.Perioral dermatitis can be caused by topical steroids, tartar control dentrifices, and chronic habits.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 21.Basal cell carcinoma is rarely metastatic and has a good prognosis.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 22.Actinic keratoses is usually found in individuals who have had long-term exposure to sunlight, usually people who work and play outdoors.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.Most warts regress spontaneously within 2 weeks.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 24.Squamous cell carcinomas are seen on the upper lip and above.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 25.Perleche is another name for angular cheilitis.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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