Skin cancer

Question 1

Answer 1

Basal cell carcinoma (nodular)

• Slow-growing, locally invasive malignant tumour of the epidermal keratinocytes
• UV exposure, childhood skin burns, Type 1 skin, age, male
• Surgical excision

Question 2

Answer 2

Sqaumous cell carcinoma

• Locally invasive malignant tumour of the epidermal keratinocytes
• UV, pre-malignant skin
• Surgical excision

Question 3

Answer 3

Malignant melanoma

• Malignant tumour of epidermal melanocytes
• ABCDE Symptoms

Asymmetrical shape
Border irregularity
Colour irregularity
Diameter 6mm

Evolution of lesion (e.g. change in size and/or shape) Symptoms (e.g. bleeding, itching)

• Surgical excision