Malignant Melanoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is it
A
An invasive malignant tumour of the epidermal melanocytes, which has the potential to metastasise
2
Q
Risk factors
A
Excessive UV exposure Skin type 1 History of multiple moles or atypical moles FH Prev Hx of melanoma's
3
Q
ABCDE Symptoms rule
A
Assymetrical shape Border irregular Colour irregular Diameter >6mm Evolution of lesion (change in size and shape)
Symptoms - bleeding and itching
4
Q
Where is it more common in men and women?
A
Trunk
Legs
5
Q
Superficial spreading melanoma
- Where and who is it common?
- What is it related to?
A
Lower limbs
Young middle aged adults
Intermittent high intensity UV exposure
6
Q
Nodular melanoma
- Where and who is it common?
- What is it related to?
A
Common on the trunk
In young and middle aged adults
Intermittent high intensity UV exposure
7
Q
Lentigo Maligna Melanoma
- Where and who is it common?
- What is it related to?
A
Face
Elderly
Long term cumulative IV exposure
8
Q
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
- Where and who is it common?
- What is different about this one?
A
Palms, soles and nail beds
Elderly
No clear relation with UV exposure
9
Q
Management - 3
What is Breslow’s thickness used to predict?
A
Surgical excision
Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy
Used to predict the recurrence of melanoma
