Skin Cancers Flashcards
1
Q
Name the three main types of skin cancer
A
Basal cell carcinoma, melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
1
Q
How does melanoma present
A
- pigmented lesion
- may spread to regional lymph nodes
2
Q
How does SCC present
A
- raised lesion on the skin
3
Q
How does BCC present
A
- ulcer with a raised rolled edge
- prominent blood vessels around a lesion
- nodule on skin
4
Q
How are skin cancers mainly diagnosed
A
via excision biopsy
5
Q
Which cancer has the best prognosis
A
Best to worst:
BCC
SCC
Melanoma
6
Q
Describe the 7 point checklist of a pigmented lesion that suggests whether someone should be referred or not
A
Major features of the lesions (scoring 2 points each):
Change in size.
Irregular shape.
Irregular colour.
Minor features of the lesions (scoring 1 point each):
Largest diameter 7 mm or more.
Inflammation.
Oozing.
Change in sensation.
REFERRAL IF SCORE IS 3 OR MORE
7
Q
A
