General Surgery — Flashcards

What are the risk factors for skin cancer? _____, history of sunburn/skin type 1, immunosupression, PMHx of skin cancer, FHx of skin cancer

_____ is an invasive malignant tumour of the epidermal keratinocytes which has the potential to metastasise

Spot diagnosis = _____

Melanomas are considered _____ if they have spread to the dermis

Pain_____, firm, localised eyelid swelling that develops gradually is suggestive of meibomian cyst (chalazion)

_____ melanoma is has no clear relation with UV exposure

Hint: What type of

Is ophthalmoplegia present in orbital cellulitis? _____

Hint: Y/N

_____ is an invasive malignant tumour of the epidermal melanocytes, which has the potential to metastasise

Hint: What skin cancer

What is the management of SCCs which are ill-defined, large or recurrent? _____

_____ presents as a keratotic poorly-defined nodule which can often ulcerate. They are usually painful

Hint: What skin cancer