Skin cancer overview and epidemiology Flashcards
1
Q
% chance of survival after 5 years in a metastasized melanoma
A
5%
2
Q
The ABCDE in diagnosing melanoma
A
Asymmetry Border Colour Diameter Evolution
3
Q
Describe BCC
A
Translucent, slow growing lump or non healing ulcer
Painless
4
Q
Describe SCC
A
Warty or crusted growth or non-healing ulcer
5
Q
Describe Bowen’s disease
A
An erythmatous plaque
6
Q
Describe naevoid BCC (gorlins) syndrome
A
Autosomal dominant familial cancer syndrome
