Dermatological Cancers Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is the definition of a basal cell carcinoma
What type of cells are involved
Slow growing locally invasive malignant tumour
==> Epidermal Keratinocytes
Which age population are affected in BCC
Older individuals
What are the 3 risk factors to both BCC + SCC
UV Exposure
Skin Type 1
FH
What are 5 characteristics of a BCC
Nodular
Plaque Like
Keratotic + Pigmented
Telangiectasia
Pearly Rolled Edges
Do BCC affects the hands?
Typically no
==> Head + neck
What is the definition of a SCC
Invasive Malignant tumour of epidermal keratinocytes that has potential to metastasize
What are the 3 characteristics of a SCC
Keratotic (scaly / crusty)
Ill-defined nodule
Ulceration
Why are SCC higher risk than BCC
BCC dont metastasise
What is the definition of a melanoma
Malignant tumour of epidermal melanocytes with potential to metastasise
what are the 3 main risk factors for having a melanoma
Excessive UV
Skin Type 1
History of 100+ moles
What are the 4 types of moles => Melanoma
SNAL
Superficial Spreading Melanoma
Nodular Melanoma
Acral Lentiginous
Lentigo Maligna
