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Flashcards on Skin Diseases and Tumors
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What are the two main classifications of skin diseases and tumors?
Non neoplastic lesions (inflammatory conditions) and Neoplastic lesions
Name two types of epidermal tumors.
Squamous cell papilloma and Squamous cell carcinoma
Which type of skin tumor is considered locally malignant?
Basal cell carcinoma
What is the most common site for Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Skin
What is the major cause of Basal Cell Carcinoma?
Prolonged sun exposure
Name the benign tumors originating from melanocytes.
Naevocellular naevi
What is the most common site for malignant melanoma on the skin?
Trunk (in men) and legs (in women)
What are the clinical signs of transformation in nevi?
Ulceration, Increase in size, Variegated colour, Lymph node enlargement
What are the two types of growth patterns in melanomas according to Clark's classification?
Melanomas with radial pattern of growth and Melanomas with vertical pattern of growth (Nodular melanoma)
What are the favorable prognostic factors in melanoma?
Breslow Depth of Lesion <1.5mm, Histology: superficial spreading melanoma, Age: young, Sex: female, Body site: extremities, Mitotic index low
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What are the two main classifications of skin diseases and tumors?
Non neoplastic lesions (inflammatory conditions) and Neoplastic lesions
Epidermal tumors and Melanocytic tumors
Benign tumors and Malignant tumors
Squamous cell carcinoma and Basal cell carcinoma
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Which type of skin tumor is considered locally malignant?
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Naevocellular naevi
Melanoma
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What is the major cause of Basal Cell Carcinoma?
Prolonged exposure to chemicals
Prolonged sun exposure
Genetic factors
Smoking
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What are the clinical signs of transformation in nevi?
Ulceration, Increase in size, Variegated colour, Lymph node enlargement
Polypoid fungating mass, Irregular ulcer, Everted edge, Necrotic floor, Firm base
Infiltration of the dermis or submucosa by whorled groups of malignant squamous cells
Benign tumors of melanocytes
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What are the two types of growth patterns in melanomas according to Clark's classification?
Compound melanoma and Intradermal melanoma
Acral lentigenous melanoma and Lentigo maligna melanoma
Superficial spreading melanoma and Acral lentigenous melanoma
Melanomas with radial pattern of growth and Melanomas with vertical pattern of growth (Nodular melanoma)
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What is the most common site for Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Skin
Face
Arm
Mucous membrane
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What are the benign tumors originating from melanocytes called?
Naevocellular naevi
Squamous cell papilloma
Melanoma
Basal cell carcinoma
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What is the most common site for malignant melanoma on the skin?
Trunk (in men) and legs (in women)
Face
Palms
Mucous membrane
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What is the most common site for Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Skin
Face
Arm
Mucous membrane
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What are the favorable prognostic factors in melanoma?
Age: older
Breslow Depth of Lesion <1.5mm
Histology: nodular melanoma
Body site: face
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