M3E Skin Abbreviations Flashcards

1
Q

ABCDE

A

characteristics associated with melanoma:

  • asymmetry of shape
  • border irregularity
  • color variation within one lesion
  • diameter greater than 6 mm
  • evolution
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2
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BCC

A

basal cell carcinoma

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3
Q

Bx

A

biopsy

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4
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Derm

A

dermatology

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5
Q

DLE

A

discoid lupus erythematosus

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6
Q

PPD

A

purified protein derivative

used in skin test for tb

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7
Q

PUVA

A

psoralen-ultraviolet A light therapy

treatment for psoriasis and other skin conditions

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8
Q

SCC

A

squamous cell carcinoma

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9
Q

SLE

A

systemic lupus erythematosus

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10
Q

subQ

A

subcutaneous

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