MTB 1 Flashcards
Worst prognostic factor for Melanoma
Growing lesions
Most important prognostic factor
Tumor thickness
Best diagnostic test for melanoma
Full thickness BX
TX for melanoma
Surgical removal
IFN in widespread dz
Where does melanoma mets to
Brain
What determines the size of margin excised in melanoma
Tumor thickness
Risk factors for SQCC in derm
Sunlight
Organ transplant
Long term use of immunosuppressive drugs
Ulcer on lips that does not heal
SQCC
Presentation of Basal Cell Ca
Waxy lesion
Shiny like a pearl
TX for Basal CC
Shave BX
Mohs - esp eyelids, ear
Which virus ass’d with Kaposi
HHV-8
Presentation of Kaposi
Older men Mediterranean Reddish/purple GI tract, Lung Predominantly AIDS < 100 CD4
Is Kaposi Sarcoma treated w surgical removal
No
Tx for Kaposi Sarcoma
- AIDS - antiretrovirals
- Intralesional Vincristine or IFN
- Liposomal doxorubicin
Actinic Keratosis - risk of cancer?
Yes - premalignant
Small risk for SQCC
TX for actinic keratosis
Must remove w: Curettage Cryotherapy Laser Topical 5-FU Imiquimod
Imiquimod Tx for?
- Actinic keratosis
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Condyloma acuminatum
Seborrheic Keratoses Presentation
Elderly
Hyperpigmented
Stuck on appearance
Malignant potential for Seborrheic Keratoses?
TX?
No.
Tx: removal w cryotherapy, surgery, laser
Atopic Dermatitis Pathophys
Presentation
Mast cell overactivity
Asthma, allergic rhinitis, Fam Hx, onset before 5
Pruritis, scratching, scaly rough areas