Malignant melanoma Flashcards
1
Q
cause
A
short periods of intense UV exposure
2
Q
RFs
A
pale skin
sun sensitivity
immunosuppression
FH
3
Q
most common subtype?
A
superficial spreading malignant melanoma
4
Q
most aggressive type?
A
nodular malignant melanoma
5
Q
features of nodular malignant melanoma?
A
invades deeply mets early rapidly growing pigmented bleeding/ulceration
6
Q
prognostic factors?
A
thickness, tumor stage, presence of ulceration
7
Q
Diagnostic tool?
A
Glasgow 7-point checklist:
major & minor criteria
8
Q
Examination?
A
dermatoscope
9
Q
When to refer?
A
if melanoma >1mm thick
10
Q
Tx?
A
surgical excision
chemo may help if have mets
