Epidemiology of Skin Cancer Flashcards
This lesion has presented over the past 3 months, what is it?
SCC
Crusted, sun exposed site and fast growing are all characteristics of SCC
Which lesion is pictured?
SCC
Why is it a worry if a patient has lesions of SCC on their lips or scalp?
Such areas have a higher chance of metastasis
Which type of cancer may present as an erythematous scaly plaque?
BCC
How may a BCC be described?
Pearly nodule with no crusting or pain
Visible telangictasia is characteristically present
What skin lesion is pictured?
Bowen’s disease
SCCs are associated with which which other skin pathologies?
Long standing venous ulceration
Burns
Lupus vulgaris
This lesion has grown over 5 years, what is it most likely to be?
BCC
(melanomas are much faster)
Actinic keratosis is a precursor for which skin cancer type?
SCC or BCC
What is the most common area to find a BCC?
Nose
What is the treatment for a superficial BCC presenting as an erythemous scaly plaque?
Not surgery
Can be treated by other means
Which lesion is pictured?
BCC
Which lesion is pictured?
Merkel cell cancer
Flesh-colored or bluish-red nodule, often on your face, head or neck
Which lesion is pictured?
BCC
Which lesion is pictured?
SCC
Why is the following lesion definitely not a melanoma?
It is not pigmented
Which type of lesion is pictured?
BCC
Which lesion is pictured?
Bowen’s disease
(precursor for SCC)
Which type of cancer may possess this characteristic sign?
SCC
