Skin Cancer Flashcards
1
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basal cell carcinoma
A
most common, appears a reddish patches or smooth elevated pearly white lesions
2
Q
squamous cell carcinoma
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more serious than basal cell carcinoma, appears as red or pink scaly papules, can be open or crusted sores that do not heal
3
Q
malignant melanoma
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most serious form of skin cancer, has the ability to metastasize throughout the body and internal organs
4
Q
ABCDE’s of melanoma detection
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A-asymmetry, B-border, C-color, D-diameter, E-evolving
