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Dermatology Flashcards

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What is squamous cell carcinoma?

A

Cancer of keratinocytes in epidermis

Invades locally and can metastasise

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What are RFs for SCC? and BCC?

A

UV light
FH
Lighter skin

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What is basal cell carcinoma?

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Cancer of keratinocytes in stratum basale of epidermis

Nodule
Pearly edges
Rolled edges 
Central ulcer
Telangiectasia (spidery vessels)

Do not tend to metastasise

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What are the features of melanoma?

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Asymmetric
Irregular borders
Pigmented 
Diameter >6mm
Evolution - size and shape changes
May bleed, itchy, ulcerate, crust over
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