Bowen's Disease Flashcards

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What is Bowen’s Disease?

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It is a type of intraepidermal squamous cell carcinoma

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Who is it more common in?

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Elderly females (~70 years old)

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What is the chance of it developing into invasive skin cancer?

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3%

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Presents as a well-demarcated, erythematous hyperkeratotic plaque with an irregular border.

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What areas of the skin are most porne to getting Bowen’s disease?

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Sun exposed areas such as the Head, neck, ears, face, hands and lower legs.

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