Chapter 5 Integumentary Flashcards
1
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ABCD
A
asymmetry (shape), border (irregularity), colour (variation within lesion), diameter (greater than 6 mm) , characteristics associated with skin cancer
2
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BCC
A
basal cell carcinoma
3
Q
Bx
A
biopsy
4
Q
FS
A
frozen section - a technique in which tissue is removed & then quickly frozen & examined…..
5
Q
I & D
A
incision and drainage
6
Q
PUVA
A
psoralen and ultraviolet A therapy
7
Q
SCC
A
squamous cell carcinoma
8
Q
SC
A
subcutaneous
9
Q
SPF
A
sunscreen protective factor
10
Q
SLE
A
systemic lupus erythematosus
11
Q
UV
A
ultraviolet
12
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Ung
A
ungentum (latin) ointment