Sqaumous Cell Carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of squamous cells in the skin
A
Producing keratin
2
Q
How fast do SCCs grow
A
Very quickly, appear over weeks
3
Q
What do SCCs appear on the skin surface as
A
Red nodule
4
Q
What does the keratin appear like in a SCC
A
Rough, hard scaly surface overlying, cutaneous horn possible
5
Q
Differentials of an SCC
A
Bowen’s disease, actinic keratoses, keratoacanthoma
6
Q
Treatment of SCC
A
Excision
