General Surgery — Flashcards

A _____ is a non-infectious, benign, chronic, painless swelling of the eyelid caused by the obstruction of a meibomian gland

Melanomas are considered _____ if they are confined to the epidermis

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

Hint: What type of

Benign proliferation of melanocytes results in _____ Malignant proliferation of melanocytes results in melanoma

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

Preseptal/periorbital cellulitis can progress into _____

A persistent meibomian cyst (chalazion), as shown below, should be _____ to rule out carcinomas of the eyelid

Hint: next step

_____ melanoma is has no clear relation with UV exposure

Hint: What type of

If a BCC is suspected, then a _____ referral should be made to dermatology

What are the ABCDE Symptoms of Melanomas? _____ Border irregularity Colour irregularity Diameter >6mm Evolution of lesion (change in shape or size) Bleeding, itching etc

Hint: A