General Surgery — Flashcards

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

An _____ is benign tumour which almost always affects the vestibular nerve thus causing hearing loss

_____ are developments of SCCs at the site of a scar or ulcer usually around 30 years post-injury

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

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

What is the likely diagnosis in a child that presents with pain with eye movements as well as fever, periorbital edema, ophthalmoplegia, and proptosis? _____

Surgical excision of SCCs should have a _____ margin of normal tissue around the visible tumour

Hint: mm

_____ melanoma is more common on the palms, soles and nail beds in the elderly population

Hint: What type of

What initial investigation is done for acoustic neuroma? _____

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