Nu 518 Ch. 6 Skin, Hair, And Nails Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Dysplastic nevus, that may have macular base and papular central "fried egg" component {Ans: Melanoma, May arise de novo (new) or in existing nevi, exhibits ABCDEs, patients with many dysplastic nevi have increased risk of melanoma; its mimic is}staging of a pressure ulcer {Ans: can't be done unless necrosis or eschar is debrided and they may not progress sequentially}molluscum contagiosum {Ans: firm smooth domed papules with central umbillications, in mons pubis, and on penile shaft}benign melanocytic nevus {Ans: Solitary 6-mm dark brown round symmetric macule on upper back}Furuncle {Ans: Inflamed hair follicle; multiple furuncles together form a carbuncle}burrow {Ans: small linear or serpiginous pathways in the epidermis created by the scabies mite}