Malignant Melanoma Flashcards
Malignant melanoma is the least common of the top 3 skin cancers. What is the annual incidence of this in the UK?
1 - 160
2 - 1600
3 - 16,000
4 - 160,000
3 - 16,000
Is malignant melanoma more common in darker or fairer skin types?
- fair skin types
When does malignant melanoma more commonly present?
1 - face
2 - head
3 - back
4 - legs
3 - back
- occurs on skin infrequently exposed to sun
- sudden bursts are worse when compared to cumulative exposure
Which 2 of the following are the key risk factors for malignant melanoma?
1 - gender
2 - burning episodes
3 - sun bed exposure
4 - age
3 - sun bed exposure
- 86% of melanoma’s are caused by exposure to UV rays
Which of the following is a malignant melanoma?
- bottom left
Melanoma Detection
A - Asymmetry
B - Border (irregular)
C - Colour (more than 2 colours)
D - Diameter (>7mm)
E - Evolution
LOOK FOR UGLY DUCKLING
- important to identify these things to the patient
- do not need all of these
- evolution is key!! History is therefore very important
What is the best cure for melanoma?
1 - immunotherapy
2 - excision
3 - efudix cream
4 - early detection
4 - early detection
- prevent
- immunotherapy has improved those where early detection is not always done
If a melanoma metastasises on the skin, should we be looking for further brown nodules?
- no
- typically red nodules close to the scar for melanoma excision
What is the ONLY modifiable risk factor for skin cancer?
1 - sun exposure
2 - weight
3 - immunotherapy
4 - smoking
1 - sun exposure
Avoiding peak UV times can help mitigate the risks associated with skin cancer. What are peak UV times?
1 - 9am - 1pm
2 - 11am - 12pm
3 - 11am - 3pm
4 - 1-3pm
3 - 11am - 3pm
Which of the following are ways to minimise UV exposure and reduce the risk of skin cancer?
1 - Wear hats, sun glasses, clothes
2 - Sunscreen on face and as needed elsewhere
3 - Broad spectrum of >SPF30
4 - Suncream containing UVA: 4-5 stars
5 - all of the above
5 - all of the above
