General Surgery — Flashcards

A meibomian cyst is also known as a _____

Melanomas are more common on the _____ in women and the trunk in men

_____ is an infection of the soft tissues anterior to the orbital septum, including the eye lids and surrounding tissue

Meibomian cysts are more common in _____

Preseptal/periorbital cellulitis can progress into _____

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

_____ melanoma is more common on the trunk in young-middle aged adults

Hint: What type of

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

Melanomas are considered _____ if they are confined to the epidermis

How can you differentiate between orbital and preseptal cellulitis? _____ Orbital causes oedema/erythema of conjunctiva as well as eyelids

Hint: symptoms