SCC Flashcards
1
Q
what is bowen disease?
A
squamous carcinoma in situ
2
Q
what are clinical features of bowens disease? (SCC in situ)
A
a solitary patch of red scaly skin
Otherwise no symptoms
Slow growing for SCC
3
Q
what is the treatment for bowens disease?
A
excision
curettage
cryotherapy
5FU
4
Q
what is erythroplasia of queyrat?
A
SCC in situ of the penis
5
Q
where is SCC most common?
A
hands
6
Q
what are causes of SCC?
A
sun exposure smoking actinic keratosis chronic inflammation (ulcers/leg wound) HPV immunosuppresion arsenic exposure
7
Q
what are clinical features of SCC?
A
a keratotic lump that is growing and painful
a rapidly growing mass
A cutanous ulcer
8
Q
what is treatment of SCC?
A
removal
radiotherapy
