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Flashcards in Squamous Cell Carcinoma Deck (7)
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1
Q

What is it?

A

Malignant tumour of Epithelial Keratinocytes

2
Q

What predisposes to it? (5)

A

HPV, immunosuppression, PUVA, Discoid Lupus, Arsenic

3
Q

What does highly differentiated show?

A

Keratinisation

4
Q

What does poorly differentiated show?

A

fleshy, granulomatous, no keratinisation

5
Q

What are the symptoms? (4)

A

erythematous lesion, usually round, isolated on UV exposed sites, may have regional lymphadenopathy

6
Q

What is the treatment?

A

Surgical excision, topical chemo

7
Q

What is the prognosis?

A

90% remission rate