Premalignant lesions Flashcards
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Actinic keratosis- Eti
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1:1000 progress to squamous cell carcinoma. Common with fair complexion, males, outdoor workers
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Actinic keratosis– Sx
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Small, flesh to hyper pigmented macules/ papules. Sandpaper feel and tender/ painful on sun exposed areas
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Actinic keratosis– Dx
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Clinical
4
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Actinic keratosis– Tx
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Cryo, fluorouracil or imiquimod.
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Dysplastic nevi- Eti
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Acquired moles in 5-10% white population.
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Dysplastic nevi-Sx
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Irregular, asymmetric distribution of pigmentation. Commonly on trunk, larger and varied in color fried egg or targetoid center
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Dysplastic nevi- Tx
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Surgical excision, close following-
