General Surgery — Flashcards

A meibomian cyst is also known as a _____

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

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

Hint: What type of

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

Melanomas are considered _____ if they are confined to the epidermis

FBC for suspected orbital cellulitis will likely show ↑ _____ & ↑ CRP (inflammatory markers)

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

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

Hint: What skin cancer

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

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