Basal cell carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is the typical patient for BCC?
A
Elderly men
2
Q
What is the first line treatment for basal cell carcinoma and why?
A
Skin excision. Risk of ulceration and invading neighbouring tissue
3
Q
What are some features of BCC? Give me 5
A
Ulcerates Bleeds spontaneously Telangiectasia present Pearly nodule/erythematous plaque Slow growing
4
Q
Where is BCC normally found?
A
Sun exposed areas i.e head, neck
5
Q
True or false? Basal cell carcinoma usually metastasises.
A
False. BCC rarely metastasises.
