melanoma

Question 1

what is the pathophysiology of melanoma

Answer 1

uncontrolled growth of melanocytes

Question 2

who is most likely to develop a melanoma

Answer 2

adults

less common in children

Question 3

what are 3 RFx for developing a melanoma

Answer 3

increasing age
previous BCC or SCC
strong FHx
white skin that burns easily

Question 4

what is usually the 1st sign of a melanoma

Answer 4

unusual looking mole or freckle

Question 5

how will a melanoma present during the horizontal phase

Answer 5

appear and grow flat

Question 6

how does a melanoma present during the vertical phase

Answer 6

raised and thickened

Question 7

what criteria can be used when looking at a suspicious skin lesion

Answer 7

ABCDE criteria

7-point checklist

Question 8

what are the 3 major features of a suspected skin lesions

Answer 8

change in size
irregular shape
irregular colour

Question 9

what are the 4 minor criteria for a suspected skin lesions

Answer 9

oozing
inflammation
diameter >7mm
change in sensation

Question 10

what does the ABCDE criteria stand for when assessing a suspected skin lesion

Answer 10

asymmetry 
borders 
colour 
diameter 
evolving

Question 11

what is the treatment option for melanoma

Answer 11

wide local excision