Derm Wk 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Define Breslow thickness
A
Maximum macroscopic depth of melanoma
from top of granular layer
2
Q
At what angle to the skin should a scalpel blade be held to prevent dehiscing (bursting of wound)?
A
90°
3
Q
What are the layers of the scalp?
A
SCALP
Skin Connective tissue Aponeurosis Loose connective tissue Periostium
4
Q
What type of virus causes Molluscum Contagiosum?
A
Poxvirus
5
Q
From where is Breslow thickness measured?
A
Top of granular layer
