Bowen's disease Flashcards
1
Q
Bowen’s disease
A
type of precancerous dermatosis
precursor to squamous cell carcinoma
5-10% develop into cancer if untreated
2
Q
Features of Bowen’s disease
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- red, scaly patches
- 10-15mm
- slow-growing
- sun exposed areas
3
Q
Management of Bowen’s disease
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- topical 5-fluorouracil (2bd 4/52)
- cryotherapy
- excision