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11. Integumentary > Neoplasms Of The Integumentary System > Flashcards

Neoplasms Of The Integumentary System Flashcards

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Risk factors…

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  • Overexposure to sunlight
  • Fair skin
  • Exposure to chemicals
  • Family Hx of skin cancer
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Most common of all pre-malignant conditions?

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Actinic keratosis

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Actinic keratosis appears as …

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  • Small machines or papules w/ dry, rough, adherent yellow/brown scales
  • Appears on face, neck, back of hand, & forearm
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Actinic keratosis may slowly progress to …

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Most common type of skin malignancy?

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

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Basal Cell Carcinoma appears as …

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  • Small, waxy, nodule w/ a translucent pearly border
  • Appears more frequently on the face, usually between the hairline & upper lip
  • Rarely metastasize
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma usually follows …

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Excessive sun exposure, irradiation, or trauma causing scarring

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma appears as …

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an opaque firm nodule w/ an indistinct border, scaling, & ulceration
*may metastasize

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