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What is the term for a fluid filled cavity within or beneath the epidermis?
What is the term for a fluid filled cavity within or beneath the epidermis?
- Desmosome
- Acantholysis
- Vesicle (correct)
- Hemidesmosome
Which autoimmune disorder is associated with internal malignancies, including thymoma?
Which autoimmune disorder is associated with internal malignancies, including thymoma?
- Spongiotic dermatitis
- Lichen planus
- Lupus erythematosus
- Pemphigus (correct)
What is the most common type of Pemphigus that involves mucosa and skin, with blisters filled with clear fluid?
What is the most common type of Pemphigus that involves mucosa and skin, with blisters filled with clear fluid?
- Erythematosus
- Foliaceus
- Vulgaris (correct)
- Vegetans
Which structure serves as a strong intercellular adhesion structure between cells and is made of 5 proteins including Desmoglein and Desmoplakin?
Which structure serves as a strong intercellular adhesion structure between cells and is made of 5 proteins including Desmoglein and Desmoplakin?
In which condition do autoantibodies form against Desmoglein 1?
In which condition do autoantibodies form against Desmoglein 1?
Which type of bullae is seen in Pemphigus Erythematosus, resembling the lupus malar rash?
Which type of bullae is seen in Pemphigus Erythematosus, resembling the lupus malar rash?
Which histologic feature is used for the diagnosis of blistering disorders?
Which histologic feature is used for the diagnosis of blistering disorders?
What is the term for the strong adhesion structures between keratinocytes and the basement membrane?
What is the term for the strong adhesion structures between keratinocytes and the basement membrane?
Which protein is impacted by autoantibodies in Pemphigus Vulgaris?
Which protein is impacted by autoantibodies in Pemphigus Vulgaris?
What can cause blisters to rupture easily, becoming ulcers especially in the oral cavity in Pemphigus Vulgaris?
What can cause blisters to rupture easily, becoming ulcers especially in the oral cavity in Pemphigus Vulgaris?
Which protein is targeted by IgG in Bullous Pemphigoid?
Which protein is targeted by IgG in Bullous Pemphigoid?
Which type of pemphigus is associated with internal tumors such as lymphoma, thymoma, and carcinomas?
Which type of pemphigus is associated with internal tumors such as lymphoma, thymoma, and carcinomas?
Which genetic mutation/defect is associated with Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex?
Which genetic mutation/defect is associated with Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex?
Which type of porphyria manifests on the skin as subepidermal vesicles?
Which type of porphyria manifests on the skin as subepidermal vesicles?
Which virus causes a painful disease characterized by grouped vesicles on an erythematous base that become pustules and then crust over?
Which virus causes a painful disease characterized by grouped vesicles on an erythematous base that become pustules and then crust over?
Which type of pemphigus involves the oral mucosa and skin, with blisters that do not rupture easily and heal without scarring unless infected?
Which type of pemphigus involves the oral mucosa and skin, with blisters that do not rupture easily and heal without scarring unless infected?
Which type of Epidermolysis Bullosa is characterized by blister formation in the Lamina Lucida?
Which type of Epidermolysis Bullosa is characterized by blister formation in the Lamina Lucida?
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