Malignant Melanoma Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common examination findings?
A
An irrgular shaped dark mole
Asymmetry
Border
Colour
Diameter
Expert
2
Q
What are the investigations?
A
To finish the exam i would like to - take a history and expose the body to look for any more
Excision Biopsy - to see what it is and to assess depth
?CT if it is malignant
3
Q
What are the key investigation findings?
A
Is it malignant?
how deep is it?
4
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Conservative - Explain what it is
Surgery - Excision with chemotherapy and radiotherapy
5
Q
What are some risk factors
A
Sun burn and sun exposure
Living overseas
Over 50 moles
Previous MM
FH
Genetics
Fair skin
Immunosupression
