Familial Cancer Syndromes with Skin Manifestations

What are Familial Cancer Syndromes with Skin Manifestations?

Familial cancer syndromes with skin manifestations are genetic disorders where there is inheritance of mutated genes which manifest in an individual. Examples of familial cancer syndromes with skin manifestations include: Ataxia-telangiectasiaCowden syndromeFamilial melanoma syndromeNevoid basal cell carcinoma syndromeMuir-Torre syndromeNeurofibromatosis type…
Mastocytosis

What is Mastocytosis?

Mastocytosis is a disorder characterized by increased proliferation and accumulation of the mast cells in various organs of the body What is the Pathology of Mastocytosis? The pathology of mastocytosis is: -Etiology: The cause of mastocytosis is the extreme activity…
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma aka Mycosis Fungoides

What is Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma aka Mycosis Fungoides?

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma aka mycosis fungoides is a cutaneous disorder characterized by localization of the neoplastic T- lymphocytes. What is the Pathology of Mycosis Fungoides? The pathology of mycosis fungoides is the scientific study of the pathology that arises from…
Tumors of Cellular Migrants to the Skin

What are Tumors of Cellular Migrants to the Skin?

Tumors of cellular migrants to the skin are the tumors that mostly and only arise from the progenitor cell of the human body. Examples of tumors of cellular migrants to the skin include: Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma aka mycosis fungoidesMastocytosis
Dermatitis Herpetiformis

What is Dermatitis Herpetiformis?

Dermatitis herpetiformis is a form of chronic, pruritic, vesicular dermatosis that mostly can be associated with celiac disease. What is the Pathology of Dermatitis Herpertiformis? The pathology of dermatitis herpertiformis is: the study of skin disease.  -Etiology: The cause of…
Cicatricial Pemphigoid

What is Cicatricial Pemphigoid?

Cicatricial pemphigoid is a disease of the skin and the mucosa membranes that affects the subepidermal layer. What is the Pathology of Cicatricial Pemphigoid? The pathology of cicatricial pemphigoid is the scientific study of the disease of the skin and…
Bullous Pemphigoid

What is Bullous Pemphigoid?

Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune disorder of the skin and mucosa that is chronic that occurs when the body attacks its cells. What is the Pathology of Bullous Pemphigoid? The pathology of bullous pemphigoid is:   -Etiology: The cause of bullous…
Pemphigus Vulgaris

What is Pemphigus Vulgaris?

Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune blistering disorder affecting the skin and the cutaneous layer and causes the formation of flaccid bullae on the skin and mucosa. What is the Pathology of Pemphigus Vulgaris? The pathology of pemphigus vulgaris is: the…
Bullous Diseases

What are Bullous Diseases?

Bullous diseases are blistering disorders a skin condition characterized by fluid-filled skin swellings. Examples of bullous diseases include: Pemphigus vulgaris Bullous pemphigoidCicatricial pemphigoidDermatitis herpetiformis
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

What is Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans?

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a neoplasm that can be intermediate to low-grade malignancy and invades other tissues like the muscles and bones.  What is the Pathology of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans? The pathology of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is the study of the soft tissue…