Skin cancer Flashcards
What are the 2 different types of skin cancername
Melanoma and non melanoma
name 2 types of non melanoma skin cnacer
basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma
What is the survival rate in melanoma thickess
95-100%
what is the survival rate for melanoma of thickness >4mm
50%
Survival rate for melanoma mets
5%
What does ABCDE stand for
Asymmetry, Border, Colour, Diameter, Evolution/ elevation
Non melanoma skin cancer is the commonest human cancer true or false
true
Are BCC painful
no
what is the appearance of BCC
pearyl translucent, with visible blood vessels. Potential ulceration and scaliness.
Do BCC metastasis
NO
Which is worse, Squamous
Squamous
What does a squamous cell present as
lump or ulcer, painful and my bleed. Is fast growing
What are actinic Keratoses
Precancerous skin lesion
What type of cancer are AKs related to
Squamous cell
what is bowens disease
Carcinoma in situ
Where are high risk sites for SCC
scalp, ear, lip
Can SSc metastasise?
Yes
Chronic ulcers aren’t a sign of skin cancer true or false
False. Non resolving ulcers can be a sign of SCC
What are risk factors for skin cancer
sun exposure, genetics,immunosuppression, smoking coal tar, arsenic
What type of sun exposure pattern is a melanoma
intermittent, intense sunburn
SCC is what type of sun exposure pattern
chronic, cumulative UV exposure
