SCC Flashcards
1
Q
SCC Epidemiology
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- 20% of non-melonoma skin cancers
- Increases with age men more commonly affected
2
Q
SCC RFs
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- Chronic UVR exposure
- Type I or II skin
- HPV
- Chronic inflammation
3
Q
SCC Presentation
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- Indurated, nodular, keratinising tumour that may ulcerate
- May present as an ulcer without keratinisation
- Clinical appearance variable
- Small nodule enlarges and centre becomes necrotic and sloughs
- Slow growing ulcer or reddish skin plaque
- Bleeding may occur
4
Q
SCC Differentials
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- Keratoacanthoma
- BCC
- MM
5
Q
SCC Investigation
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- Biopsy
- Further imaging may be required in advanced disease
6
Q
SCC Referral
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-Suspected cancer (2 week wait) pathway
7
Q
SCC Management
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- MDT
- Surgical excision
- Radiotherapy if advanced
