Erythema Multiforme and Autoimmune Vesiculobullous Diseases

Questions and Answers

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes Erythema Multiforme Major from Erythema Multiforme Minor?

Presence of oral lesions

Involvement of two or more mucosal sites (correct)

Widespread skin lesions

All of the above

What is the treatment of choice for Erythema Multiforme?

Topical corticosteroids

Antiviral medication

Systemic corticosteroids (correct)

Antibiotics

What is the diagnostic approach for autoimmune vesiculobullous diseases?

Clinical features only

Immunologic findings only

Clinical features and histologic findings

Clinical features, histologic findings, and immunologic findings (correct)

What is the characteristic feature of Ulcerative conditions?

Solitary or multifocal small clusters Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of Ulcerative condition?

Erythema Multiforme Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Acyclovir in the treatment of Erythema Multiforme?

To prevent recurrences in herpes-induced lesions Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnostic tool used in autoimmune vesiculobullous diseases?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the etiology of Pemphigus Vulgaris?

Immune-mediated Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Pemphigoid?

Subepithelial split Signup and view all the answers

What is Erythema Multiforme related to?

HSV Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Erosive Lichen Planus?

Ulcerative condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Pemphigus and Pemphigoid?

Level of skin split Signup and view all the answers

What is the common cause of Ulcerative and Vesiculobullous conditions?

Autoimmune response Signup and view all the answers

Erythema multiforme is a type of?

Dermatologic disease Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of erosive lichen planus?

Oral squamous cell carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a heritable disease?

Darier disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an ulcerative condition?

Erosive lichen planus Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the disorder characterized by blistering of the skin due to abnormalities in the basement membrane zone?

Epidermolysis bullosa Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of oral lesions in Erythema Multiforme?

Crusting of lip vermilion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is associated with oral ulcers?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Erythema Multiforme lesions?

Target lesions Signup and view all the answers

What is a treatment approach for Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid?

Systemic corticosteroids plus immunosuppressive agents Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Erosive Lichen Planus?

Ulcers and erythema Signup and view all the answers

What is a histopathological feature of Lichen Planus?

Superficial band-like lymphocytic infiltrate Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of Erythema Multiforme?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternative treatment for Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Drug-induced Erythema Multiforme?

Oral ulcers Signup and view all the answers

What is a term used to describe Erosive Lichen Planus?

Desquamative Gingivitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is characterized by characteristic target lesions?

Erythema Multiforme Signup and view all the answers

What can be a differential diagnosis for Erosive Lichen Planus?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is associated with Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid?

Ophthalmologist referral Signup and view all the answers

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