BCC Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common examination findings?
A
Commonly on head and face of elderly
Lesion:
Papular
Rolling edges
Central sulcus
Telengectasia
2
Q
What are the investigations?
A
To finish the exam i would like to - take a history and expose the body to look for any more
Excision Biopsy - to see what it is and to assess malignancy. They usually only invade locally
3
Q
What are the key investigation findings?
A
Is it malignant?
4
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Conservative - Explain what it is
Surgery - Surgical excision with margins
Can do phototherapy if low ris
5
Q
What are some risk factors
A
Genetics
Fair skin
Sun exposure
Immunosupression
