Skin Surgery Flashcards
0
Q
Raised waxy lesion or non healing ulcer
Prefers upper part of face
No mets
A
Basal cell carcinoma
1
Q
Dx of skin cancer
A
Full-thickness incisional/punch biopsy
2
Q
Non healing ulcer on lower lip or below
Can metastasize to lymph nodes
Tx?
A
Squamous cell carcinoma
Wide local excision and lymph node dissection if involved.
Also can use radiation
3
Q
Pigmented lesion
Asymmetric, irregular, color varies, wide diameter
Tx?
A
Melanoma
Wide local excision and lymph node dissection if depth > 1mm
4
Q
Mets to lymph nods, liver, lung, brain, bone, heart, almost anywhere.
Unpredictable time table
Tx?
A
Metastatic melanoma
Interferon, chemotherapy
