General Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 681: Orbital cellulitis presents with _____, proptosis, pupil involvement & visual changes, periocular oedema& opthalmoplegia

Answer: pain

Flashcard 682: _____ usually arise within pre-existing actinic keratosis.

Answer: Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC)

Extra: Actinic keratosis is a premalignant skin lesion caused by chronic UV exposure. While most do not progress, the majority of Squamous Cell Carcinomas (SCC) arise from pre-existing AK lesions. In contrast, Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) usually arises de novo.

Flashcard 683: What is the most common primary morphology of basal cell carcinoma? _____

Answer: Nodular

Flashcard 684: What is the management of SCCs? 1st line: _____

Answer: Surgical excision

Flashcard 685: Is ophthalmoplegia present in orbital cellulitis? _____

Answer: Yes

Extra: Orbital cellulitis is characterized by: 1. Ophthalmoplegia (painful/restricted eye movements) 2. Proptosis 3. Decreased visual acuity These features are NOT seen in preseptal cellulitis.

Flashcard 686: What is the management of a BCC? 1st line: _____

Answer: Surgical excision

Flashcard 687: Preseptal/periorbital cellulitis can progress into _____

Answer: orbital cellulitis

Flashcard 688: A recurrent or persistent nodule on the eyelid could actually be an underlying _____ or basal cell carcinoma that is masquerading as a benign chalazion

Answer: sebaceous carcinoma

Flashcard 689: _____ melanoma is has no clear relation with UV exposure

Answer: Acral lentiginous

Flashcard 690: Orbital cellulitis is a more _____ infection than preseptal cellulitis

Answer: severe