... Thickening of the skin is most commonly seen in myxedema and scleroderma. The association of Raynaud's phenomena will help distinguish scleroderma. Thickening of the skin of the lower legs may also be seen in lymphedema, carcinoid syndrome, and vascular... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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... Scaly skin results when cells of the uppermost skin layer (stratum corneum) desiccate and shed, causing excessive accumulation of loosely adherent flakes of normal or abnormal keratin. Normally, skin cell loss is imperceptible; the appearance of scale indicates increased... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is an invasive tumor with metastatic potential that arises from the keratinizing epidermal cells. Any change in an existing skin lesion, such as a wart or mole, or the development of a new lesion that ulcerates and doesn't heal may... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Scaly skin results when cells of the uppermost skin layer (stratum corneum) desiccate and shed, causing excessive accumulation of loosely adherent flakes of normal or abnormal keratin. Normally, skin cell loss is imperceptible; the appearance of... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling
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... Arising from the keratinizing epidermal cells, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is an invasive tumor with metastatic potential. It occurs most often in fair-skinned white men older than age 60. Outdoor employment and residence in a sunny, warm climate... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Scaly skin results when cells of the uppermost skin layer (stratum corneum) desiccate and shed, causing excessive accumulation of loosely adherent flakes of normal or abnormal keratin. Normally, skin cell loss is imperceptible; the appearance of scale indicates... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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...Intoeing is common in infancy and childhood,while outtoeing is less common. Both may involve abnormalities ofthe feet, knees, legs, and hips. >1 abnormality may occurin an individual child. Principal Causes of Intoeing and Outtoeing Intoeing Foot ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... Scaly skin results when cells of the uppermost skin layer (stratum corneum) desiccate and shed, causing excessive accumulation of loosely adherent flakes of normal or abnormal keratin. Normally, skin cell loss is imperceptible; the appearance of scale indicates... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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Diffuse thickening of the skin is typical of myxedema, whereas
thickening of the skin of the hands and face is also found in scleroderma
and hereditary osteoarthropathy. Thickening of the skin of the lower legs is
found in
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Elizabeth Wells, MD
What to Do - Interpret the Data
Cliniciansoftenhavealowindexofsuspicionformalignantcutaneouslesions
in children, which can lead to a delay in diagnosis and treatment. Below is a
review... Melanoma ... Basal Cell Carcinoma ... Squamous Cell Carcinoma ... Suggested Readings
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