Squamous Cell Carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Malignant tumour of Epithelial Keratinocytes
2
Q
What predisposes to it? (5)
A
HPV, immunosuppression, PUVA, Discoid Lupus, Arsenic
3
Q
What does highly differentiated show?
A
Keratinisation
4
Q
What does poorly differentiated show?
A
fleshy, granulomatous, no keratinisation
5
Q
What are the symptoms? (4)
A
erythematous lesion, usually round, isolated on UV exposed sites, may have regional lymphadenopathy
6
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Surgical excision, topical chemo
7
Q
What is the prognosis?
A
90% remission rate
