Basal cell carcinoma Flashcards
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Basal cell location
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most deep layer of epidermis, constantly divides to make more squamous skin cells
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carcinoma
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a type of cancer arising in the epithelial tissue of skin
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Basal cell carcinoma
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abnormal uncontrolled growths or lesions that start on the basal layer
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Where does it occur?
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face, neck, ears, shoulders, and back (high sun exposure areas)
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Variations of basal cell carcinoma
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- nodular = 60-80% of all cases, elevated/ pearl shaped nodule
- cystic
- sclerodermiform
- infiltrated
- superficial
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Diagnosis
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- skin biopsy
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Treatments
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- surgery to cut it out
- freezing w liquid nitrogen
- curettage and electrodessication (scraping and electricity)
- mohs surgery (removed layer by layer)
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Complications
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recurrence, disfiguration, metastasize
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Prevention
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Avoid sun, apply sunscreen, cover up
