morphology of skin lesions
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Morphology of skin lesionsMorphology of skin lesionsDr Mesfin HunegnawDr Mesfin Hunegnaw
Consultant Dermatologist & VenerologistConsultant Dermatologist & Venerologist
AAU, Medical facultyAAU, Medical faculty
Dept. of DermatovenerologyDept. of Dermatovenerology
Morphology of skin lesionsMorphology of skin lesions
Includes:Includes: Type of the lesion,Type of the lesion, Size of the lesion,Size of the lesion, Shape of the lesion,Shape of the lesion, Distribution and arrangement,Distribution and arrangement, Margination.Margination.
Leads to Leads to DIAGNOSIS.DIAGNOSIS.
Types of skin lesions…Types of skin lesions…
Generally;Generally;-Asymmetrical- exogenous cause,-Asymmetrical- exogenous cause,
-Symmetrical- endogenous cause.-Symmetrical- endogenous cause.
Exantum:Exantum: widespread cutaneous eruption, widespread cutaneous eruption,
Enantum:Enantum:when there is mucosal involvement.when there is mucosal involvement.
ClassificationClassification
Primary:Primary:--The original uncomplicated patternThe original uncomplicated pattern Macule, papule, nodule, pustule, vesicle, bullae, wheals, Macule, papule, nodule, pustule, vesicle, bullae, wheals,
erythema.erythema.
Secondary:Secondary:--With further development like infection, trauma, With further development like infection, trauma,
treatment…treatment… Scale, plaque, crust, fissure, erosion, ulcer, scar, Scale, plaque, crust, fissure, erosion, ulcer, scar,
lichenification, atrophy. lichenification, atrophy.
Primary skin lesions:Primary skin lesions:
1-Macule:1-Macule: ‘‘macula’: ‘spot’macula’: ‘spot’ Flat, change in skin colour,Flat, change in skin colour, No elevation or depression,No elevation or depression, Not identified by mere touch,Not identified by mere touch, <1.0 cm= macule,<1.0 cm= macule, >1.0cm>1.0cmpatch.patch.
Macule…Macule…
As a result of:As a result of: Hyper pigmentationHyper pigmentation - Cafe-au-lait spots,- Cafe-au-lait spots, - Post inf. hyper pigmentation.- Post inf. hyper pigmentation. Hypo pigmentationHypo pigmentation - post inf. Hypopigmentation,- post inf. Hypopigmentation, - Leprosy,- Leprosy, - Vitiligo.- Vitiligo.
Macule…Macule…
Vascular abnormalityVascular abnormality - Erythema Vs pupura- Erythema Vs pupuraMacules + fine scales= maculosquamousMacules + fine scales= maculosquamous - P.versicolor- P.versicolor - P.rosea- P.rosea TelangiectasiaTelangiectasia: permanent dilatation of : permanent dilatation of
capillariescapillaries
PurpuraPurpura
Macules of café au lait spots in NFMacules of café au lait spots in NF
Patch of vitiligoPatch of vitiligo
Patch of leprosy in 27 yrs EthiopianPatch of leprosy in 27 yrs Ethiopian
Patch of leprosy in 43 yrs EthiopianPatch of leprosy in 43 yrs Ethiopian
TelangectasiaTelangectasia
2-Papule2-Papule ‘‘Papula’: ’pimple’Papula’: ’pimple’ Small solid elevation,Small solid elevation, Most of the its part is above the plane unlike nodule,Most of the its part is above the plane unlike nodule, <0.5cm in diameter,<0.5cm in diameter, Epidermal, dermal or combined changes.Epidermal, dermal or combined changes.
Papule…Papule…
Epidermal:Epidermal: epidermal thickening, hyperkeratosisepidermal thickening, hyperkeratosis
-Wart-Wart
-Epidermal nevus-Epidermal nevus Dermal papuleDermal papule
-Syringoma-Syringoma
-Hemangiomas-Hemangiomas
-Neurofibromas…-Neurofibromas… Mixed papuleMixed papule
-Hypertrophic lichen planus…-Hypertrophic lichen planus…
Papule…Papule…
Can have d/t shape, colorCan have d/t shape, color - Flat-topped: LP…- Flat-topped: LP…
- Dome shaped: MC, fox Fordyce..- Dome shaped: MC, fox Fordyce..
- Pointed : Miliaria rubra- Pointed : Miliaria rubra
Can have d/t shape, colorsCan have d/t shape, colors Red papule: Rosacea, Acne fulminance folliculitis…Red papule: Rosacea, Acne fulminance folliculitis… Purple: LP…Purple: LP… Skin colouredSkin coloured: : lichen nitidus, Keratosis pilaris…lichen nitidus, Keratosis pilaris…
Keratosis pilarisKeratosis pilaris
MCMC
DPN in 48 yrs old Ethiopian DPN in 48 yrs old Ethiopian
Papules of SMx in 25yrs EthiopianPapules of SMx in 25yrs Ethiopian
Papules of mastocytosis in 1 yr EthiopianPapules of mastocytosis in 1 yr Ethiopian
Same…Same…
3-Nodule3-Nodule ‘‘Nodulus’: ‘small knot’Nodulus’: ‘small knot’ Palpable, solid, round lesion (big papule).Palpable, solid, round lesion (big papule). Felt > seen.Felt > seen. According to anatomy:According to anatomy: -Epidermal….Verruca vulgaris,-Epidermal….Verruca vulgaris, -Epidermo-dermal: Melanoma,-Epidermo-dermal: Melanoma, -Dermal: dermato-fibroma,-Dermal: dermato-fibroma, -Dermal-SC: Granuloma annulare-Dermal-SC: Granuloma annulare -SC: lipoma.-SC: lipoma.Can have different consistency: hard/soft.Can have different consistency: hard/soft.Color and shape can also be different.Color and shape can also be different.
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SC nodulesSC nodules
Keloid noduleKeloid nodule
Nodules of leprosy in 45 yrs EthiopianNodules of leprosy in 45 yrs Ethiopian
4-Blister (vesicle, bullae)4-Blister (vesicle, bullae)
‘‘Vesicula’- ‘little bladder’Vesicula’- ‘little bladder’ ‘‘Bulla’- ‘bubble’Bulla’- ‘bubble’ Vesicle: small raised fluid filled lesion;<0.5cm in Vesicle: small raised fluid filled lesion;<0.5cm in
diameter.diameter. Bullae:> 0.5cm in diameter.Bullae:> 0.5cm in diameter. Cleavage at various levels of superficial skin.Cleavage at various levels of superficial skin.
Blister…Blister… Cleavage can be due to:Cleavage can be due to: -Intracellular edema—HS-Intracellular edema—HS( herpes simplex)( herpes simplex)
-Intercellular edema—ACD-Intercellular edema—ACD(allergic contact dermatitis)(allergic contact dermatitis)
-Acantholysis--P.vulgaris -Acantholysis--P.vulgaris (pemphigus vulgaris)(pemphigus vulgaris)
According location of cleavage:According location of cleavage: -Subcorneal: Impetigo, Subcorneal pustulosis…-Subcorneal: Impetigo, Subcorneal pustulosis… -Intraepidermal: P.vulgaris -Intraepidermal: P.vulgaris -Subepidermal: B.pemphigoids-Subepidermal: B.pemphigoids -Dermal: Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.-Dermal: Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
Blister….Blister….
According to contentAccording to content:: -Fluid: p.vulgaris-Fluid: p.vulgaris
-Pus: impetigo-Pus: impetigo
-Blood: B.pemphigoids-Blood: B.pemphigoids
Photo toxic blistersPhoto toxic blisters
HZHZ
HZ in 32 yrs Ethiopian pt with HIVHZ in 32 yrs Ethiopian pt with HIV
HSHS
HZHZ
5-Pustule5-Pustule
Small pus containing swelling.Small pus containing swelling. Usually ass. with infection—from papules or vesiclesUsually ass. with infection—from papules or vesicles But they may But they may develop by their own—acne, non develop by their own—acne, non
pyogenic bacteriapyogenic bacteria Can be sterile---Can be sterile---pustular psoriasispustular psoriasis..
pustulespustules
Pustular plantar psoriasisPustular plantar psoriasis
Pustules & plaques in 33 yrs EthiopianPustules & plaques in 33 yrs Ethiopian
Palmoplantar pustulosis in Ethiopian pt.Palmoplantar pustulosis in Ethiopian pt.
6-Wheal6-Wheal
Also called urticaria,Also called urticaria, Round or flat topped red, purple papule/plaque that Round or flat topped red, purple papule/plaque that
disappears in a day or twodisappears in a day or two Due to edema in the upper dermis.Due to edema in the upper dermis. If lower SC = AngioedemaIf lower SC = Angioedema
insect biteinsect bite
WhealWheal
7-Scale (squames)7-Scale (squames)
‘‘Squama’ – ‘scale’Squama’ – ‘scale’ Flakes of stratum corneumFlakes of stratum corneum Increased Rate of production of epidermal cells and the Increased Rate of production of epidermal cells and the
outermost desquamation layers of skinoutermost desquamation layers of skin scale scale
scalesscales
Types of scalesTypes of scales -Pityriasiform-Pityriasiform: fine, bran-like: P.versicolor: fine, bran-like: P.versicolor -Psoriasiform-Psoriasiform: white, silvery, non-adherent : white, silvery, non-adherent psoriasis.psoriasis. -Ichthiosiform-Ichthiosiform: large discrete : large discrete Ichthiosis.Ichthiosis. -Collarete-Collarete: scales surrounding lesions: scales surrounding lesions -Inward pointing scales: P.rosea,-Inward pointing scales: P.rosea, -Trailing scales: EAC -Trailing scales: EAC
Psoriasis scalesPsoriasis scales
Psoriatic scale in 32 yrs Ethiopian ptPsoriatic scale in 32 yrs Ethiopian pt
P.rosea scalesP.rosea scales
Scales, IchthiosisScales, Ichthiosis
8-Plaque8-Plaque
Well defined plateau like elevation Well defined plateau like elevation Confluent papules… Psoriasis, LPConfluent papules… Psoriasis, LP
Plaque,LSCPlaque,LSCLichen simplex chronicus
Psoriatic plaquePsoriatic plaque
Plaques of keloids in 42 yrs EthiopianPlaques of keloids in 42 yrs Ethiopian
Plaques of leprosy in 42 yrs EthiopianPlaques of leprosy in 42 yrs Ethiopian
Plaque of Leprosy in 44 yrs EthiopianPlaque of Leprosy in 44 yrs Ethiopian
Plaque of Leprosy in 18 yrs EthiopianPlaque of Leprosy in 18 yrs Ethiopian
Plaques of Leprosy in 18 yrs EthiopianPlaques of Leprosy in 18 yrs Ethiopian
9-Crust9-Crust
‘‘Crusta’-’bark, shell’Crusta’-’bark, shell’ Serum, blood, purulent exudates dries on the skin Serum, blood, purulent exudates dries on the skin
surfacesurface
- Clear, yellow: serum.- Clear, yellow: serum.
- Yellow-green: purulent exudate…impetigo- Yellow-green: purulent exudate…impetigo
- Brown, dark red: blood.- Brown, dark red: blood.
HZ,crustHZ,crust
Impetigo,crustImpetigo,crust
Crusts in Ethiopian ptCrusts in Ethiopian pt
Crusts in Ethiopian ptCrusts in Ethiopian pt
Crusts in Ethiopian ptCrusts in Ethiopian pt
Crusts in Ethiopian ptCrusts in Ethiopian pt
10-Lichenification10-Lichenification
Grouped papules asso. with exaggeration Grouped papules asso. with exaggeration of skin markings and thickening: eg.of skin markings and thickening: eg.LSCLSC..
Lichenified eczemaLichenified eczema
11-Erosion, ulcer, wound11-Erosion, ulcer, wound Different types of tissue loses varying in their depth and Different types of tissue loses varying in their depth and
breadthbreadth
11.1-Erosion:11.1-Erosion:
- Superficial loss of tissue- Superficial loss of tissue
- Confined to the epidermis- Confined to the epidermis
- Wide>depth- Wide>depth
- No scaring- No scaring
Can occur in: Ruptured blister, Can occur in: Ruptured blister,
22ndnd degree burn… degree burn…
11.2-Ulcers11.2-Ulcers ‘‘Ulcus’- ’sore’Ulcus’- ’sore’ Larger defect involving the dermis and SCLarger defect involving the dermis and SC Occurs in damaged skinOccurs in damaged skin Slow healer, always scarSlow healer, always scar
-3-3rdrd degree burn degree burn
-Decubitus ulcer-Decubitus ulcer
11.3-Wound11.3-Wound Traumatic defect in normal skinTraumatic defect in normal skin Heals rapidly, less scaringHeals rapidly, less scaring
-Injury-Injury
-Surgery-Surgery
Erosion.pemphigusErosion.pemphigus
ulcerulcer
Ethiopian pt with ulcerEthiopian pt with ulcer
Erosions in Ethiopian pt with SSSSErosions in Ethiopian pt with SSSS
Erosions, Crusts & bullae in Ethiopian ptErosions, Crusts & bullae in Ethiopian pt
12-Excoriation, fissure12-Excoriation, fissure
12.1-Excoriation12.1-Excoriation Small superficial defect at epidermis, papillary dermis,Small superficial defect at epidermis, papillary dermis, Local trauma Local trauma scratching scratching itchy skin conditionsitchy skin conditions
12.2-Fissures12.2-Fissures Deep linear lesionsDeep linear lesions -T.ungum-T.ungum -Intertrigo-Intertrigo
ExcoriationsExcoriations
Ethiopian pt with PPEEthiopian pt with PPE
Ethiopian pt with PPEEthiopian pt with PPE
Ethiopian pt ?Ethiopian pt ?
14-Scar14-Scar
Happens when tissue defect is healed by fibrous tissue Happens when tissue defect is healed by fibrous tissue replacementreplacement
Can be :Flat Can be :Flat good surgery good surgery Depressed Depressed acne acne ((Ice peak scar,Boxcar scar,Rolling scarIce peak scar,Boxcar scar,Rolling scar))
Elevated Elevated hypertrophic hypertrophic
keloid keloid
15-Atrophy15-Atrophy
Thinning of the skin.. Epidermis, dermis or both Thinning of the skin.. Epidermis, dermis or both Epidermal : Thinning of epidermisEpidermal : Thinning of epidermis Transparent—visible vesselsTransparent—visible vessels Loss of skin textureLoss of skin texture Dermal: loss of CTDermal: loss of CT : Depression : Depression
Atrophy,steroidAtrophy,steroid
II-DistributionII-Distribution
Area of predilectionArea of predilection
Can be :Can be : LocalizedLocalized Widespread/disseminated :Chicken poxWidespread/disseminated :Chicken pox Diffuse—involving wider area with no intervening Diffuse—involving wider area with no intervening
normal skin: erysipelas normal skin: erysipelas
III-ArrangementIII-Arrangement
Solitary Vs multipleSolitary Vs multiple Multiple ones : grouped Vs random arrangementMultiple ones : grouped Vs random arrangement Grouped: HS, DH…Grouped: HS, DH… Linear: epidermal nevusLinear: epidermal nevus Segmental….HZSegmental….HZ Follow skin folds……P.roseaFollow skin folds……P.rosea
Grouped lesions.HSGrouped lesions.HS
Epidermal naevus, linearEpidermal naevus, linear
Linear arrangement,HZLinear arrangement,HZ
IV-SizeIV-Size
Exact measurement of the lesions on Exact measurement of the lesions on cm or mmcm or mm
Two perpendicular diameters –one Two perpendicular diameters –one representing the max. lesion sizerepresenting the max. lesion size
V-MarginsV-Margins
Border of the lesionBorder of the lesion Sharp Vs indistinctSharp Vs indistinct Active/scaly----fungal infn.Active/scaly----fungal infn.
Raised margins, granuloma Raised margins, granuloma annulare.annulare.
VI-ShapeVI-Shape
RoundRound OvalOval PolygonalPolygonal SerpiginousSerpiginous PolycyclicPolycyclic AnnularAnnular UmblicatedUmblicated
Clinical and laboratory aids to Clinical and laboratory aids to dermatologic diagnosisdermatologic diagnosis
Clinical signs:Clinical signs:
Dimple signDimple sign -Dermatofibrosis Vs malignant melanoma-Dermatofibrosis Vs malignant melanoma
Auspitz’s signAuspitz’s sign -psoriasis-psoriasis
Nikolsky’s signNikolsky’s sign --Acantholytic disorders…pemphigus, SSSS,TENAcantholytic disorders…pemphigus, SSSS,TEN
Darier’s signDarier’s sign -Urticaria pigmentosa -Urticaria pigmentosa
Clinical testsClinical tests Patch testPatch test -Allergic contact dermatitis-Allergic contact dermatitis -Identify the allergen-Identify the allergen Photo patch testingPhoto patch testing -To determine photo allergy-To determine photo allergy Prick testingPrick testing -Determine type 1 allergy-Determine type 1 allergy Aceton whitingAceton whiting -Sub clinical penile or vulvar warts, 5% acetic acid-Sub clinical penile or vulvar warts, 5% acetic acid Photo testingPhoto testing -Which WL of UVR causing photo induced illness: PMLE, AP, -Which WL of UVR causing photo induced illness: PMLE, AP,
HV…HV…
InstrumentalInstrumentalMagnificationMagnification Hand lensHand lens: better, closer visualization: better, closer visualization - LP- LP wickham's strea wickham's strea - SLE- SLE follicular pluging and atrophy follicular pluging and atrophy - Scabies-mite- Scabies-mite
DiascopyDiascopy -Glass spatula-Glass spatula -Lab. Slides-Lab. Slides Erythma Vs purpuraErythma Vs purpura
Instrumental…Instrumental… Wood’s lampWood’s lamp -Uses black light-Uses black light -Hair, skin diseases-dermatophytes of the hair shaft-Hair, skin diseases-dermatophytes of the hair shaftP.versicolour, Erythrasma…P.versicolour, Erythrasma… -Urine exam for porphyria-Urine exam for porphyria UltrasoundUltrasound -Penetrate 2-3mm-Penetrate 2-3mm -Ass. skin thickness—sceleroderma-Ass. skin thickness—sceleroderma -Ass of effect of steroids on the skin-Ass of effect of steroids on the skin -Flow of blood-Flow of blood PhotographyPhotography
MicroscopyMicroscopy
KOH:KOH: different fungal infections different fungal infections Gram stainGram stain with culture and sensitivity with culture and sensitivity Dark field:Dark field: T.pallidum detection. T.pallidum detection. Tzank preparation:Tzank preparation: HS,HZ HS,HZ
Gaint multinuclated cells,Gaint multinuclated cells, Wet mount,Wet mount, Indian ink…Indian ink…
HistopathologyHistopathology
Routine histologyRoutine histology Immunoflorescent microscopyImmunoflorescent microscopy ImmunohistochemistoryImmunohistochemistory Electron microscopeElectron microscope
SerologySerology
Used for evaluation of infectious and Used for evaluation of infectious and autoimmune diseasesautoimmune diseases
BiopsyBiopsy Doubt about diagnosis-biopsy should be doneDoubt about diagnosis-biopsy should be done The slightest doubt that a lesion could be a malignancy The slightest doubt that a lesion could be a malignancy
is an indication for biopsyis an indication for biopsy Area: fresh lesion, where healing is goodArea: fresh lesion, where healing is good
TechniquesTechniques Simple excision (excisional biopsy)Simple excision (excisional biopsy) .for simple lesions.for simple lesions Punch biopsyPunch biopsy Shave, tangential biopsyShave, tangential biopsy CurretageCurretage ElectrosurgeryElectrosurgery