Melanoma Flashcards
1
Q
Melanoma definition
A
Malignant tumour of melanocytes
2
Q
Pathogenesis
A
Genetic
Sunburn
Melanocytic nevi greater than 50
Skin types 1 and 2
3
Q
Two growth phases of melanoma
A
Horizontal or radial
Vertical
4
Q
Vertical phase
A
Breaks basement membrane
And reached dermis
5
Q
Types of melanoma
A
Superficial spreading melanoma
Nodular melanoma
Lentigo malignant melanoma
Acral lentiginous melanoma
6
Q
Cirmumscribed melanoma is
A
Nodular melanoma
7
Q
Irregularly pigmented melanomas are
A
Superficial spreading melanoma
Lentigo maligna melanoma
8
Q
Fitzpatrick described which melanoma as red white and blue tumor
A
Superficial spreading melanoma
9
Q
Which melanoma most often occur in face
A
Lentigo maligna melanoma
Because of chronic light exposure
10
Q
Common melanoma in dark skinned people is
A
Acral lentiginous melanoma
