Notes in Chapter4

To Subscribe, use this Key

Status	Last Update	Fields
Published	08/28/2024	What is this?{{c1::basal cell carcinoma}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is a slow-growing, locally invasive malignant tumor of the epidermal keratinocytes?{{c1::basal cell carcinoma}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is the most common malignant tumor of the skin?{{c1::basal cell carcinoma}}
Published	08/28/2024	What are the various morphological types of basal cell carcinoma?{{c1::nodular (most common), superficial (plaque-like), cystic, morphoeic (sclerosing…
Published	08/28/2024	What is a small, skin-coloured papule or nodule with surface telangiectasia, and a pearly rolled edge with a necrotic or ulcerated centre (rodent ulce…
Published	08/28/2024	What are management options for basal cell carcinoma?{{c1::Surgical excision::treatment of choice as it allows histological examination of the tumour …
Published	08/28/2024	What is the prognosis for basal cell carcinoma?{{c1::Depends on tumour size, site, type, growth pattern/histological subtype, failure of previous trea…
Published	08/28/2024	What is this? {{c1::Actinic keratosis}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this? {{c1::Squamous cell carcinoma}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this? {{c1::Squamous cell carcinoma}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this? {{c1::Bowen's diseaseThis reddish crusted patch is  considered an early stage of squamous cell carcinoma}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this? {{c1::Bowen's diseaseWhen caused by an HPV infection, SCC may start under a nail and destroy the nail.}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this? {{c1::Actinic keratosis}}
Published	08/28/2024	What are surgical treatments for this? {{c1::Cryotherapy}}{{c1::Chemical peel}}{{c1::Curettage + electrosurgery}} {{c1::Photodynamic th…
Published	08/28/2024	What are medical treatments for this? {{c1::5-fluorouracil (5-FU) cream}}{{c1::Diclofenac sodium gel}}{{c1::Imiquimod cream}}{{c1::Ingenol mebuta…
Published	08/28/2024	What is malignant melanoma? {{c1::An invasive malignant tumour of the epidermal melanocytes}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this? Be specific. {{c1::::}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this? Be specific. {{c1::Nodular melanoma}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this? Be specific. {{c1::Lentigo maligna melanoma}}
Published	08/28/2024	Why is this common on the palms, soles and nail beds? {{c1::Acral lentiginous melanomain elderly population; no clear relation with UV exposure}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this? Be specific. {{c1::Acral lentiginous  melanoma}}
Published	08/28/2024	In what population is superficial spreading melanoma most common, and what is the most common cause?{{c1::common on the lower limbs, in young and midd…
Published	08/28/2024	In what population is nodular melanoma most common, and what is the most common cause?{{c1::common on the trunk, in young and middle- aged adults; rel…
Published	08/28/2024	In what population is lentigo maligna melanoma most common, and what is the most common cause?{{c1::common on the face, in elderly population; related…
Published	08/28/2024	What is the ABCDE rule of a suspicious skin lesion? {{c1::Asymmetrical shape}}{{c1::Border irregularity}} {{c1::Colour irregularity}}{{c1::D…
Published	08/28/2024	What is the prognosis of melanoma? {{c1::Breslow thickness + TMN}}
Published	08/28/2024	What are patient instructions for scheduing skin self exams?{{c1::Have a time to do them each month (at least) and note changes}}
Status	Last Update	Fields