Pigmented Lesions Flashcards
1
Q
3 things to ask when evaluating pigmented lesions
A
Same size? Symmetric with even borders and one color? Similar to the rest?
2
Q
Risk factors for melanoma
A
Personal history of melanoma, family history, more than 100 nevi
3
Q
Ugly duckling sign
A
Nevi that looks different from the rest
4
Q
Criteria for atypical nevi
A
3 of the following: poorly defined borders, irregular border, irregular pigment, background erythema, larger than 5 mm
5
Q
Most important prognostic factor in melanoma
A
Breslow depth, tumor thickness
6
Q
Who needs to see a dermatologist?
A
Pts with >100 acquired nevi or >5 atypical nevi, pts with two or more 1st degree relatives with hx of melanoma, pts with personal history of melanoma
