BCC

Question 1

how to diagnose BCC

Answer 1

biopsy

Question 2

prevalence of BCC

Answer 2

most common cancer

Question 3

etiology of BCC

Answer 3

sun damage

Question 4

risk factors for BCC

Answer 4

1. skin type
2. UV radiation
3. ionizing radiation or aresnic
4. immune suppression
5. genetic conditions

Question 5

6 types of BCC and description

Answer 5

1. nodular - most common, pearly papule with rolled border and telantectasias
2. superficial - pink or translucent and a slightly rolled border - patch or thin plaque
3. ulcerated - translucent color, telentec, rolled border
4. pigmented - typical presentation with globules of dark pigment
5. morpheaform - regualr and appears white and bound down

Question 6

Tx options

Answer 6

1. surgical
2. imiquimod
3. 5FU
4. photodynamic
5. rads

Question 7

course of BCC

Answer 7

locally invasive, mets rare

- at risk of other CAs