BCC Flashcards
solitary 5 mm pearly pink papule with telangectasias
BCC
most common cancer in the world
BCC
etiology of BCC
PTCH tsg mutation from UV-induced DNA damage
Risk factors for BCC
- history of sun exposure
- arsenic
- ionizing radiation
- Immune suppression
genetic conditions that increase risk
pearly papule or nodule with rolled border and telangectasias around head and neck
nodular BCC
Patch or thin plaque pink translucent color, telangectasias
r/o SCC, AK
- superficial BCC
pearly papule or nodule with rolled border and telangectasias also ulcerated with crusting over
ulcerated BCC
features of BCC with globules of dark pigment
r/o malignant melanoma
- Pigmented BCC
features of BCC, plaque appears white and bound down or scar-like
sclerosing
for superficial BCCs what is non surgical treatment?
5-FU
Imiquimod
Photodynamic therapy
radiation
which histologic subtypes are indication for Mohs
infiltrative, sclerosing, morpheaform, micronodular..