General Surgery — Flashcards

What is the most common predisposing factor for orbital cellulitis? _____

Melanomas are considered _____ if they have spread to other tissues

Is proptosis present in preseptal cellulitis? _____

Hint: Y/N

Is proptosis present in orbital cellulitis? _____

Hint: Y/N

_____ basal cell carcinoma is a small, skin-coloured papule/nodule with surface telangiectasia and a pearly rolled edge The lesion may have a necrotic or ulcerated centre

Hint: Morphological type

_____ = in-turning of the eyelids Ectropion = out-turning of the eyelids

What initial investigation is done for acoustic neuroma? _____

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

Hint: What type of

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

Hint: mm

What are the margins for malignant melanoma based on Breslow thickness? 0-1mm thick = _____cm margin 1-2mm thick = 1-2cm margin 2-4 mm thick = 2-3cm margin >4mm thick = 3cm margin