Investigation of Malignant/Pseudomalignant Dermatological Lesions

Question 1

Basic investigations for a skin lesion?

Answer 1

Physical examination
Basic obs
Dermatoscope

Question 2

Referral category for each malignant skin lesion?

Answer 2

Melanoma - urgent referral

SqCC - urgent referral

BCC - routine referral

Question 3

Investigations after identification of malignant skin lesion?

Answer 3

Skin biopsy

CT/MRI/PET

Question 4

Why is skin biopsy appropriate for malignant skin lesions?

Answer 4

Measure degree of invasion

Question 5

Scale/level for melanoma invasion?

Answer 5

Clark Level

Breslow Scale/Thickness

Question 6

Why are CT/MRI/PET appropriate imaging modalities for malignant skin lesions?

Answer 6

Allows for staging