4th Year Melanoma Flashcards
1
Q
how to describe pigmented lesions
A
ABCDE
2
Q
causes of melanoma
A
intense intermittent sun exposure
3
Q
where do men get melanoma?
A
back
4
Q
where do women get melanomas?
A
legs
5
Q
major criteria for melanoma
A
change in shape, size or colour
6
Q
minor criteria for melanoma
A
diameter >6mm
bleeding
sensory changes
inflammation
7
Q
types of melanoma
A
superficial spreading
nodular
acral/ mucosal
lentigo maligna
8
Q
where do melanocytes come from?
A
neural crest
9
Q
growth phases in melanoma
A
radial then vertical
10
Q
management of melanoma
A
urgent excision with 2mm margins
imiquimod
watch and wait
targeted therapies (BRAF mutation)
11
Q
what is amelanotic melanoma?
A
non-pigment producing melanoma
