BCC + SCC Flashcards
A lesion on the upper lip is more likely to be SCC or BCC?
What about lower lip?
Give RF for SCC and BCC?
Same as melanoma
How will you diagnose an SCC or BCC
BCC is a malignant neoplasm of what cell?
SCC is a malignant neoplasm of what cell?
BCC = Basal cells of the epidermis
SCC = Keratinizing cells of the epidermis
BCCs rarely metastasise but SCCs do. Do SCCs more commonly spread by lymph or blood?
Lymphatic spread
What are the 2 most common subtypes of BCC?
Nodular BCC is the most common (50%)
Superficial BCC (30%)
Pearly pink lesion is more likely to be (BCC vs SCC)
BCC
Telangiectasia is more commonly associated with? (BCC vs SCC)
BCC
Hyperkeratotic crusted nodule is more associated with? (BCC vs SCC)
SCC
A patient with an open sore that remains open for weeks is more likely? (BCC vs SCC)
BCC
These are all pictures of? (BCC vs SCC)
BCC
These are all pictures of? (SCC vs BCC)
SCC
Compare the presentations of BCC and SCC
When excising an SCC or BCC, how much margin should you be leaving?
BCC = 3mm margins (same as melanoma)
SCC = 5-10mm margins
Moh’s Micrographic surgery is typically used for? (SCC vs BCC)
What is it?
BCC
It is a stepwise excision of cancerous tissue while sparing the maximum amount of healthy tissue
What are all the management options of BCC?
What are all the management options of SCC?
