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What are the most common viral causes of myocarditis?
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Coxsackie A and B and Echo. Also can be due to influenza, HIV, and CMV
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What patient population is most likely to present with round, flat, coin-like plaques that appear "stuck on" with a velvety feel?
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This is Seborrheic Keratosis and it occurs most at or beyond middle age.
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A flesh-colored dome shaped nodule with a keratin filled plug found on the face and dorsum of the hands is most likely seen in what sex? How is it treated?
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Male > Females.
This is a keratoacanthoma. It peaks at age 50 and is more common in Caucasians. This can heal spontaneously. |
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A pearly gray lesions with telangiectasias is a
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basal cell carcinoma
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What is the etiologic agent for a thickened gray-white plaque in the genital region of a patient over 35 years old?
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HPV (90%)- typically type 16.
this is Bowen Disease, which has a 10% transition to squamous cell carcinoma |
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What is the major difference between the prognosis for Bowen disease and Bowenoid papulosis?
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Bowen Disease has 10% --> Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Bowenoid Papulosis rarely progress. (Both are seen in males older than 35, although BD can also be in women). |
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Shiny, red plaque(s) on the glans penis or prepuse are seen in patients of what age?
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35 or older.
this is erythroplasia of Queyrat. |
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Which skin disease shows acantholysis and presents in 40-60 year olds.
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Pemphigus.
This is an autoimmune disease that attacks keratinocytes, causing small vesicles and red patches. this is a lysis of intracellular adhesions sites. |
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Which skin disease shows sub-epidermal non-acantholytic blisters?
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This is Bullous Pemphigoid.
These are tense bullae filled with clear fluid in an older population. Antibodies develop against the adhesions sites of the basal cells and basement membrane. |
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"Herald patch"
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Pityriasis. This has an oval to round plaque rash on trunk, which spares the palms and soils. This is self-limited and will resolve in 2-8 weeks. These have a Christmas Tree pattern.
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"Christmas Tree Pattern" rash
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Pityriasis. This has an oval to round plaque rash on trunk, which spares the palms and soils. This is self-limited and will resolve in 2-8 weeks.
Preceeded by herald patch |
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A patient presenting with erythema, telangiectasia, superficial pustules, and frequent facial flushing should avoid what?
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Heat, stress, emotional stimuli, Alcohol, hot drinks, and spicy food.
This is rosacea (>30 y/o, F>>>M). |
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What is a sequelae of rosacea?
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Rhinophyma.
Due to connective tissue overgrowth. |
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What areas does psoriasis most strongly affect?
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Elbows, knees, and scalp
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What skin lesions is associated with Sturge-Weber?
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Port-Wine Stain (Cavernous Hemangioma)
This is a congenital disease with faulty development of the mesoderm and ectoderm |
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What disease has anti-melanocyte Antibodies?
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Vitiligo
ASx, flat, non-pigmented macules |
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A patient with metallic taste, n,v,d, increased salivation, liver and kidney damage who is a painter likely has
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Cadmium poisoning
Also seen in welding |
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What poison meets the following criteria:
1. Acute poisoning is marked by a pink gastric lavage. 2. Causes dilated cardiomyopathy. |
Cobalt poisoning. Associated with Vitamin B12, drilling or mining metals, and working in labs.
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Burton's lines are seen in
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Lead Poisoning.
Patients also have microcytic anemia, irritability, insomnia, decreased IQ, RTA, lead spots on KUB, lead lines in long bones, and wine urine |
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Signs and symptoms of chronic Mercury poisoning
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Insomnia, colitis, black feces, gray skin, Burton's lines, RTA, paresthesia, tremor, ataxia, and blindness
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Signs and symptoms of acute Mercury poisoning
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Metallic taste, Vomiting dyspnea, cough, bleeding gums and bowels, burning in stomach and throat
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Garlic breath, anxiety,diaphoresis, salivation, and colitis suggest
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Acute Arsenic Poisoning
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Apical plural thickening on the CXR suggests
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Asbestos exposure
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Exposure to what can result in an angiosarcoma?
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Vinyl Chloride
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A scent of bitter almonds is associated with
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Cyanide poisoning
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