Dermatology - Cyst
Dermatology - Cyst Cyst A cyst is an enclosed sac filled with either liquid, solid, or semi-solid substances. Cysts can be either superficial or deep. Cysts are often round and have a morphology similar to a papule or nodule. When touched, they feel fi
Dermatology -Superficial spreading Melanoma
Dermatology -Superficial spreading Melanoma Superficial Spreading melanoma ( SSM) Light-skinned individuals are more likely to develop SSM melanoma (70%), which typically appears on the upper back. It is a morphologically unique lesion that grows very
Dermatology - Wheals
Dermatology - Wheals Wheals occur as a result of edema in the papillary layer of the dermis. An eruption characterized by raised, itchy skin lesions is referred to as an urticarial exanthema or urticaria. A wheal is a transient skin lesion that appears
Dermatology - Vesicles and Bullae
Dermatology - Vesicles and Bullae Vesicle is derived from the Latin word "vesicula," which means "little bladder," while bulla is derived from the Latin word "bulla," which means "bubble." A skin eruption characterized by the presence of small fluid-fil
Dermatology - Crust
Dermatology - Crust The term "crust" originates from the Latin word for rind, bark, or shell. Crusts form when serum, blood, or purulent discharge dries on the surface of the skin. • Crusts can vary in thickness and texture, ranging from thin, delicate,
Dermatology - Scales
Dermatology - Scales The term "squames" is derived from the Latin word meaning "scale." A skin condition characterized by the presence of raised lesions with scales is referred to as a papulosquamous exanthem. Scales are thin layers of the outermost la
Dermatology - Plaque
Dermatology - Plaque The word "plaque" is the French equivalent of the English word "plate." Plaques are created when papules merge together to produce bigger, typically flat-topped, well-defined elevations on the skin surface. Plaques cover a relative
Dermatology - Nodule
Dermatology - Nodule The term "nodule" is derived from the Latin word "nodulus," which means a little knot. A nodule is a firm, circular, or oval-shaped abnormality that is bigger than a papule. Palpable nodules may be present, affecting the epidermis,
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Taeniasis (Beef Tapeworm )
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Taeniasis (Beef Tapeworm )
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Diphyllobothriasis ( Diphyllobothrium latum)
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Diphyllobothriasis ( Diphyllobothrium latum) Diphyllobothrium latum is a type of cestode, which is a segmented flatworm. It is commonly known as the broad fish tapeworm. The strobila consists of one or many hermaphro
