Pathology Roots & Lesions

Pathology roots & suffixes Ung/o= nail Py/o = pus Scler/o= hard Rhytid/o= wrinkle Leuk/o= white -rrhea = discharge -ectomy=surgical removal -genic= producing -phagia=eating -ia= infection Write the words for- Nail biting, wrinkle removal, Pus producing, Hardening of skin,

Myc/o= fungus, mycosis Tinea capitas- ringworm Tinea pedis- athlete’s foot

SPL/Photo Researchers, Inc. Figure 7-14 Tinea pedis SPL/Photo Researchers, Inc. 4

Figure 7-6 Types of skin lesions. 5

Primary lesions Result from a disease or infection INCLUDES: Macules Papules Pustules Vesicles Wheals *Plaques

Secondary Lesions Result from outside forces (environment, scratches, wounds, pressure, cancer) INCLUDES Laceration Fissure Ulcer Crust

Pathology- Secondary lesion fissure Crack-like lesion on skin

Pathology – Secondary Lesions laceration torn or jagged wound

ulcer any open sore Cold sore Figure 7-11 Decubitus ulcer Custom Medical Stock Photo, Inc. Cold sore 10

Crust- scab

Pathology – Primary Lesions macule flat, dark spot on skin, melanin spot, <1cm

Acne- infection of sebaceous glands & hair follicles creating papules & pustules. small, solid raised spot <1 cm (skin colored or red) pustule raised spot on skin containing pus, red/white top

Comedo- hardened sebum in follicle, acne

Table 7-1 Comparison of Acne Vulgaris and Acne Rosacea 15

wheal small, round, swollen area; typical of allergic skin reaction, red border

Pathology – Surface Lesions vesicle small, fluid-filled, raised spot; blister <1cm Figure 7-13 Shingles Gill/Custom Medical Stock Photo, Inc.

Pathology of the Skin abscess collection of pus in skin

Diagnosis: case 106 Pt. discovered itchy bump behind L knee a day after retuning from camping. ~1cm. Body region(s) affected? Classify the lesion (primary or secondary)? Type of lesion? Describe the color, texture, and symptoms using medical terminology

Diagnosis-case 104 8 yr old boy taken to water park on daycare fieldtrip was not given sunscreen and refused to wear a shirt all day. Admitted to hospital for 2nd degree burns. Body region(s) affected? Classify the lesion (primary or secondary)? Type of lesion? Describe the color, texture, and symptoms using medical terminology

Case 31: 10 mo. old male Pt. CC= itchy red rash on front & back body Case 31: 10 mo. old male Pt. CC= itchy red rash on front & back body. Intense scratching has caused some spots to become open sores that are forming scabs. Body region(s) affected? Classify the lesion (primary or secondary)? Type of lesion? Describe the color, texture, and symptoms using medical terminology

FYI- Not required Nodule Lump under skin, can occur in any organ, not red, > 1cm 2016- SKIP, extra information FYI only