Basal cell carcinoma

Question 1

what is the most common type of skin cancer

Answer 1

basal cell carcinoma

Question 2

are basal cell carinomas

metastatic or invasive

Answer 2

invasive

Question 3

true/false

basal cell carcinoma are metastatic

Answer 3

FALSE

they are invasive rarely metastatic

Question 4

list 2 RFx for developing basal cell carcinoma

Answer 4

males

sun damage

Question 5

which is the most common type of basal cell carcinoma

nodule
superficial
morphoeic
mixed

Answer 5

nodule

Question 6

how does nodule BCC typically present

Answer 6

rolled edges
central depression/ulceration
telangiatestasia

Question 7

what does telangiectasia refer to

Answer 7

present of blood vessels

Question 8

which type of BCC is more common in young children

nodule
superficial
morphoeic
mixed

Answer 8

superficial

Question 9

where do superficial BCC commonly present

Answer 9

upper trunk and shoulders

Question 10

what are the 3 major features of a suspected malignant lesion

Answer 10

change in size
irregular shape
irregualr colour

Question 11

how many points do you score for a major feature of a malignant lesions

Answer 11

2 points

Question 12

list the 4 minor features of a suspected malignant lesion

Answer 12

oozing
largest diameter >7mm
inflammation
change in sensation

Question 13

what would you do with a patient you suspect has a BCC

Answer 13

2 week wait referral

Question 14

how is the diagnosis of a BCC usually confirmed

Answer 14

biopsy

Question 15

what are the treatment options for a BCC

Answer 15

excision 
superficial skin surgery 
cryotherapy 
photodynamic therapy 
flurouriacil cream 
radiotherapy

Question 16

how can BCC be prevented

Answer 16

avoid sunburn

SPF50+

Question 17

what oral supplement can be given to reduce the number and severity of BCC

Answer 17

vitamin b3