squamous cell carcinoma of the skin Flashcards
1
Q
risk factors
A
UV exposure actini keratoses bowen's disease immunosuppresion smoking
2
Q
features
A
an irregular, ill-defined red nodule with scale and ulceration
faster growing
tender
scaly/crusted
3
Q
surgical excision - lesion <20mm
A
excision with 4mm margin
4
Q
surgical excision - lesions > 20mm
A
excision with 6mmmargin
5
Q
good prognostic indicators
A
well differentiated
<20mm diameter
< 2mm deep
no assoc disease
6
Q
poor prognostic indicators
A
poorly differentiated
> 20mm diameter
> 4mm deep
immunosuppresion
