Basal Cell Carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of BCC?
A
Cancer of keratinocytes in epidermis (in stratum basale, the basal layer)
2
Q
Risk factors for BCC?
A
UV light
Family history
Lighter skin
3
Q
BCC lesion characteristics?
A
Nodule
Pearly edges
Rolled edges
Central ('rodent') ulcer
Central fine telangiectasia
4
Q
Invasiveness of BCC?
A
Slow-growing Local invasion (into dermis)
5
Q
Metastatic potential of BCC?
A
DOESN’T typically metastasise (some sources say they can’t)
6
Q
Commonness of BCC?
A
Most common skin cancer (ahead of SCC)
7
Q
Subtypes of BCC?
A
Nodular
Superficial
Morpheic
Pigmented
8
Q
Features of nodular BCC?
A
Most common
Typical BCC lesion characteristics
9
Q
Features of superficial BCC?
A
Flat shape with other BCC characteristics
10
Q
Features of morpheic BCC?
A
Yellow waxy plaque
Scar-like
+ other BCC characteristics
11
Q
Features of pigmented BCC?
A
Dense colour
Specks of colour
?Melanoma
+/- BCC characteristics
