Squamous Cell Carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
squamous cell carcinoma
A
malignant cancer of the epidermal keratinocytes
2
Q
causes
A
exposure to sun
smoking
3
Q
signs
A
irregular shape red ulcerated painful bleeding located on sun exposed areas - face, scalp, ears and shins
4
Q
investigations
A
history
5
Q
management
A
surgical excision
6
Q
what are the pre-malignant conditions
A
actinic keratoses and Bowen’s disease
7
Q
actinic keratoses
A
small crusty scaly lesions that can be brown pink
on sun exposed areas
management:
fluoroucil cream
8
Q
bowen’s disease
A
red scaly lesions on sun exposed areas
management:
fluoroucil cream
