Abbrev. Flashcards
1
Q
ABCD
A
Asymmetry (shape) Border (irregularity), colour (variation within lesion) Diameter (>6mm). Characteristics associated with skin cancer
2
Q
BCC
A
basal cell carcinoma
3
Q
Bx
A
biopsy
4
Q
FS
A
frozen section
5
Q
I & D
A
incision and drainage
6
Q
PUVA
A
psoralen and ultraviolet A therapy
7
Q
SC
A
subcutaneous
8
Q
SCC
A
squamous cell carcinoma
9
Q
SLE
A
systemic lupus erythematosus
10
Q
SPF
A
sunscreen protective factor
11
Q
Ung
A
ungentrum (latin) ointment
12
Q
UV
A
ultraviolet