Basal cell carcinoma Flashcards

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1
Q

what is the most common type of skin cancer

A

basal cell carcinoma

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2
Q

are basal cell carinomas

metastatic or invasive

A

invasive

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3
Q

true/false

basal cell carcinoma are metastatic

A

FALSE

they are invasive rarely metastatic

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4
Q

list 2 RFx for developing basal cell carcinoma

A

males

sun damage

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5
Q

which is the most common type of basal cell carcinoma

nodule
superficial
morphoeic
mixed

A

nodule

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6
Q

how does nodule BCC typically present

A

rolled edges
central depression/ulceration
telangiatestasia

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7
Q

what does telangiectasia refer to

A

present of blood vessels

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8
Q

which type of BCC is more common in young children

nodule
superficial
morphoeic
mixed

A

superficial

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9
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where do superficial BCC commonly present

A

upper trunk and shoulders

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10
Q

what are the 3 major features of a suspected malignant lesion

A

change in size
irregular shape
irregualr colour

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11
Q

how many points do you score for a major feature of a malignant lesions

A

2 points

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12
Q

list the 4 minor features of a suspected malignant lesion

A

oozing
largest diameter >7mm
inflammation
change in sensation

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13
Q

what would you do with a patient you suspect has a BCC

A

2 week wait referral

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14
Q

how is the diagnosis of a BCC usually confirmed

A

biopsy

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15
Q

what are the treatment options for a BCC

A
excision 
superficial skin surgery 
cryotherapy 
photodynamic therapy 
flurouriacil cream 
radiotherapy
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16
Q

how can BCC be prevented

A

avoid sunburn

SPF50+

17
Q

what oral supplement can be given to reduce the number and severity of BCC

A

vitamin b3