Skin Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
Nonhealing ulcer
A
Squamous cell carcinoma
2
Q
Raised waxy lesion or a nonhealing ulcer
A
Basal cell carcinoma (upper face)
3
Q
Originates in a pigmented lesion
A
Melanoma
4
Q
Melanoma lesion less than 1mm deep have a good prognosis and require
A
- only local excision
- Deeper- require 2-3cm margins
5
Q
Melanoma lesion 1-4mm deep require
A
aggressive tx, including node dissection
6
Q
Melanoma metastasis to
A
- lymph nodes
- liver
- brain
- lung
- bone
7
Q
Adjuvant systemic therapy for metastatic melanoma
A
Interferon
