Carcinoma

Question 1

Difference between basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma? appearance e.g.

Answer 1

Basal cell: spider veins, raised pearly mass, papule that ulcerates, almost never metastasizes

Squamous Cell carcinoma: ulcer/nodule with FIRM MARGIN
- more likely to metastasize
- >2cm
- more likely to reoccur
Look up images of basal carcinoma vs squamous cell

Question 2

treatment for basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 2

treatment: surgical excision including 5cm of normal skin around it