Dermatopathology Lesson 2:The Basics of Dermatopathology

Objectives

  • Learn normal skin histology, including the layers of the skin and adnexal structures

  • Learn the basics of immunohistochemistry

  • Learn how to distinguish between a keratinocyte and a melanocyte

  • Learn common pathological descriptive words that are used in daily practice

  • Learn the basics of immunofluoresence and how it is used

To Do List:

  • Take pre-module quiz

  • Watch assigned videos

  • Take post-lesson quiz

Pre-lesson assessment

Normal Skin Histology

Keratinocytes vs. Melanocytes

Immunohistains of the Normal Skin: Part 1

Immunostains of Normal Skin: Part 2

Immunostain Summary Chart

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Common Histologic Descriptors

This is a very handy chart that summarizes many of the common terms used to describe the lesions under the microscope!

This is a very handy chart that summarizes many of the common terms used to describe the lesions under the microscope!

Post Quiz

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