Skin Flashcards
1
Q
Commonest subtype of melanoma?
A
Superficial spreading
Followed by nodular
2
Q
Treatment of choroidal melanoma
A
1cm enucleation
3
Q
Commonest site of mets for choroidal melanoma?
A
The liver
4
Q
What is the cut off for when a melanoma needs a SLNB?
A
Stage IB and up (stage 1A does not)
Don’t need if T1a node negative IE all these criteria
No nodes clinically
Thickness
5
Q
In which genetic condition does systemic therapy with retinoids reduce the risk of skin cancer by 60%?
A
Xeroderma pigmentosum
6
Q
Aetiology of Merkel cell cancer?
A
Polyoma virus
NOT sun associated
Stains with anti CK 20
7
Q
Which malignancy has the highest risk of VTE?
A
Myeloma
