Skin cancer case based learning Flashcards
1
Q
After excision of a skin lesion, what other medical management is there for superficial lesions?
A
Imiquimod cream
2
Q
What pathway is the molecular pathway for Basal cell Carcinoma? And what drug targets this?
A
Hedgehog (pathway), Vismodegib (drug)
3
Q
What is Bowmans diseae?
A
Squamous carcinoma in situ
4
Q
Squamous or basal cell caarcinomas are faster growing?
A
Squamous
5
Q
What type of cancer is smoking likely to cause?
A
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and mouth
6
Q
Is basal cell carcinoma commonly invasive?
A
No
7
Q
Where does Acral melanoma occur?
A
Hands and the feet
8
Q
ABCDE approach for moles
A
Assymetry
Boarder
Colour
Diameter
Evolution
