Malignant Skin Tumors — Flashcards

Melanoma may be distinguished from extramammary paget disease of the vulva by the following immunohistological features: 1. PAS _____ 2. Keratin - 3. S100 +

The pathologic basis of vitiligo is due to loss of _____.

_____ has a characteristic histopathology of "Claw clutching a Ball' appearance

Characteristic peripheral palisading of tumor cells is seen in _____

_____keratosis is characterized by nuclear pyknosis and condensation of the cytoplasm of keratinocytes.

Melanocytic nevi (moles) are common benign neoplasms caused by acquired activating mutations in components of the _____ signaling pathway.

DNA analysis of person with fine scaly erythematous plaques, showing clonal arrangements of T cell receptor genes, is suggestive of _____

What type of nevus shows lymphocytic infiltration surrounding nevus cells? _____

_____ has a characteristic histopathology of "Claw clutching a Ball' appearance

_____ giant cells are lipid-containing macrophages, having a central ring of nuclei while the peripheral cytoplasm is clear due to accumulated lipid