Basal Cell Carcinoma

Question 1

Description

Answer 1

Most common malignant eyelid tumour

Question 2

Differential diagnosis

Answer 2

• chalazion

• squamous cell carcinoma

Question 3

Signs

Answer 3

• ulceration

• bleeding

• rough, uneven texture

• skin discolouration

Question 4

Symptoms

Answer 4

• sore in later stages

• none in early stages

Question 5

Pathogenesis

Answer 5

• UV exposure related mutation

Question 6

Management

Answer 6

• surgical removal is required, sometimes alongside radiotherapy if extensive