Venous ulcers Q. 1 Complications of obesity is/are: 1. Venous ulcer 2. Pulmonary embolism 3. Pickwickian syndrome 4. Hernias 5. Pulmonary hypertension A 1,2,3 & 4 B 2,3,4 & 5 C 1,2,3 & 5 D All are true Q. 1 Complications of obesity is/are: 1. Venous ulcer 2. Pulmonary embolism 3. Pickwickian syndrome 4. Hernias […]
VENOUS ULCERS VENOUS ULCERS Venous ulcers are situated on the medial side of lower half of the leg above medial malleolus (gaitre’s zone) It is a complication of varicose veins and DVT. ETIOLOGY- Fibrin cuff theory- High venous pressure –> pericapillary infiltrate –> fibrin –> fibrosis –> cuffs –> diffusion block –> tissue damage White
MALIGNANT MELANOMA MALIGNANT MELANOMA (MELANOCARCINOMA) Malignant melanoma is a malignant tumour arising from epidermal melanocyte derived from neural crest. Most aggressive cutaneous malignant tumour. DOPA REACTION- SITES FOR MALIGNANT MELANOMA- Head & neck Lower extremity Trunk Upper limb Choroid of the eye Genetalia MC site for men- front or back of the trunk MC site
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Malignant melanoma Q. 1 Skin biopsy of a patient shows evidence of malignant melanoma. Which is the common type of malignant melanoma? A Superficial spreading B Lentigo maligna melanoma C Nodular D Acral lentiginous Q. 1 Skin biopsy of a patient shows evidence of malignant melanoma. Which is the common type of malignant melanoma? A
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MONDOR DISEASE MONDOR’S DISEASE Mondor disease is a spontaneous thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins of the breast and anterior chest wall. Also called as String phlebitis due to tender, cord like structure. ETIOLOGY- Unknown CLINICAL FEATURES- Presented as a thrombosed subcutaneous cord (3cm) attached to skin. On raising arm, shallow subcutaneous grooves appear alongside cord
Mondor Disease Q. 1 Mondor’s disease of breast is a variant of: A Mycotic infection B Malignancy C Thrombophlebitis D Lymphadenitis Q. 1 Mondor’s disease of breast is a variant of: A Mycotic infection B Malignancy C Thrombophlebitis D Lymphadenitis Ans. C Explanation: Mondor’s disease is a variant of thrombophlebitis that involves the superficial veins
