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SQUAMOUS CA Flashcards

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Non-healing oral ulcers warrant biopsy to exclude

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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is the seventh most common malignancy

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Bladder cancer

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with 90% being transitional cell
carcinomas

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Bladder cancer

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Smoking is the
most common association.

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Bladder cancer

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The most common cervical cancer is

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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are responsible
for around 70% of invasive cervical cancers

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HPV 16 and 18

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Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSILs) represent an

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acute HPV infection

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8
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Persistent infection with an
oncogenic HPV type causes

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precancerous changes

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9
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cervix (benefits of use outweigh the risk with a low- or high-grade squamous intraepithelial
lesion)

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CHC and cancer

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10
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80% due to squamous cell carcinoma

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Cervical cancer

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important not to misdiagnose malignant ulcers, including ‘Marjolin ulcer’, which is
a

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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The three
main skin cancers are the non-melanocytic skin cancers

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(BCC) and
(SCC)—and melanoma

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13
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is the second most common type of skin cancer.

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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14
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It is found on sun-exposed areas, especially
in fair-skinned people.

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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arise in premalignant areas solar keratoses, burns,
chronic ulcers

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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Keratoacanthoma is considered a variant

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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17
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Surrounding erythema
The hard nodules may ulcerate

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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Ulcers have a characteristic everted edge

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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19
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of ear, lip, oral cavity, tongue and genitalia are serious

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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20
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Early excision of tumours <1 cm

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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21
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Referral for specialized surgery and/or radiotherapy if large, in difficult site or
lymphadenopathy

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

22
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Surgery is the treatment of choice for most tumours

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

23
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is an optional treatment in a biopsy-proven tumour

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Radiotherapy

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Most common skin cancer

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Mostly on sun-exposed areas: face (mainly), neck, upper trunk, limbs (10%)

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Basal cell carcinoma

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May ulcerate easily = ‘rodent ulcer’

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Has various forms: nodular, pigmented, ulcerated, etc

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Basal cell carcinoma

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pearliness and distinct margin

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Metastases very rare

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Basal cell carcinoma

30
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Simple elliptical excision (3–4 mm margin) is best.

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Mohs micrographic surgery—a form of surgical treatment

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Basal cell carcinoma

32
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Imiquimod 5% daily 5 times

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Basal cell carcinoma

33
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Photodynamic therapy—response rate is about 80%

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Basal cell carcinoma

34
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Cryotherapy is suitable

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Basal cell carcinoma

35
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arise in pre-existing naevi, many of which are dysplastic

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one-third of all melanomas

36
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The most important factor in management is early detection

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Malignant melanoma

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Currently the greatest rate of increase is in men >55 years.

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Malignant melanoma

38
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are markers of an increased risk of
melanoma

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Dysplastic melanocytic naevi

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Most common on trunk

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Dysplastic melanocytic naevi

40
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Irregular and ill-defined border

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Dysplastic melanocytic naevi

41
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family history of melanoma. lifetime
risk of melanoma may approach 100%

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Dysplastic naevus syndrome

42
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6-monthly review for 2 years, yearly thereafter

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Dysplastic naevus syndrome

43
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3 monthly review if family history of melanoma

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Dysplastic naevus syndrome

44
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Any suspicious lesions should be excised for histological examination.

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Dysplastic naevus syndrome

45
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An irregular border or margin is suggestive of the tumour

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Melanoma

46
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Full skin examination every 6 to 12 months by health professional

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Melanoma

47
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Can occur anywhere —more common:
lower limbs in women, upper back in men

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Melanoma

48
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The sign of major importance is a recent change in a mole

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Melanoma

49
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change in size—shape, colour—surface
border

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Melanoma

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New or changing lesion

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Red flag for melanoma

51
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Rapidly growing nodule of any colour

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Red flag for melanoma

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