HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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Melissa’s skin lesion has irregular boarders, multiple colors, and is increasing in size. She visited a tanning bed frequently in the past. She should be evaluated for:
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Dermatitis
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Melanoma
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psoriasis
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scabies
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lentigo maligna melanoma Lentigo maligna usually occurs on the face or other areas of chronic sun exposure as an asymptomatic, flat, tan or brown, irregularly shaped macule or patch with darker brown or black spots scattered irregularly on its surface.
Detailed explanation-2: -Where on the body are pre-malignant and malignant skin lesions most likely to appear in older adults? Nose, eyelids, and cheeks. Which characteristic is typical of cellulitis? It is barely caused by the bacteremic spread of infection.
Detailed explanation-3: -The innermost layer of the skin is the: subcutaneous. A viral skin lesion that can recur after removal is a: wart.
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