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Malignant Melanoma Flashcards

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malignant melanoma

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cancer of the skin

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causes

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family history
history of skin cancer
UV exposure

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signs

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Asymmetry
Border is irregular
more than one Colour
Diameter is large
Evolution of the mole
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investigations

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history
dermoscope
Breslow thickness

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management

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urgent referral to dermatology

> 1mm - excision biopsy

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what information is given by measuring the breslow thickness

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likelihood of cancer recurring

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types

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nodular
superficial spreading - lower limbs
acral lentiginous - sole of foot, nailed
ocular

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what should be done when the breslow thickness is greater than 1mm as well treatment

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sentinel biopsy

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