Skin Cancer Quiz: BCC and Melanoma

<p>Mohs surgery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heavy sun exposure in youth (C), Use of tanning beds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Face and chest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Painful lesions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Topical 5-fluorouracil ointment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequent use of sunscreen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trunk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tumor thickness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Color uniformity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radiation, chemotherapy, and antivirals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Superior tumor margin analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lesions on the eyelid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shave biopsy removes only the top layer of skin, while excisional biopsy removes the entire lesion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Melanoma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Large, painful, raised lesions with a shiny appearance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Observation and reassurance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Long periods of immobility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Repositioning and pressure reduction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loss of pigmentation in the skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maculopapular rash (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phototoxic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Penicillin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5-10% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diameter less than 5mm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>50 nevi (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Breslow depth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trunk and extremities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine if excision is necessary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abscess (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Immunosuppression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presence of a local infection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diffuse swelling and warmth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Apply heat or warm compresses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oral antibiotics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Erysipelas is caused by beta-hemolytic streptococcus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most common skin cancer, often caused by UV light, primarily in fair-skinned individuals over 40.

Includes fair skin, light-colored eyes, red hair, and prolonged sun exposure.

Includes superficial, nodular, pigmented, and morpheaform types.

Most common subtype, characterized by smooth, pearly nodules with telangiectasia.

A BCC subtype that appears brown, blue or black, and can become ulcerated.

A subtype also known as sclerosing BCC, presenting as indented, ill-defined plaques.

Clinical assessment confirmed by microscopy and biopsy.

Includes excision, cryosurgery, electrosurgery, and topical treatments for superficial cases.

Large or giant moles (> 20 cm) that have a risk of melanoma.

Benign melanocytic moles with features resembling melanoma, increased melanoma risk present.

Clinical sign indicating the nevi that look different from others on the patient.

Avoid superficial shave biopsy for pigmented lesions suspected of melanoma; depth matters.

Tumor thickness of melanoma; key determinant for survival outcomes.

Procedure to obtain tissue for histologic examination.

Collection of pus in dermis or subcutaneous space.

Surgical procedure to remove pus from an abscess.

Diffuse infection of dermis and subcutaneous tissue.

Superficial cellulitis caused by beta-hemolytic streptococcus.

Skin tumors requiring large surgical margins after biopsy.

Infections caused by bacteria, such as abscess or cellulitis.

Factors like skin disruption, edema, and obesity increase abscess risk.

A common skin cancer often arising from actinic keratosis, presenting as solitary or multiple lesions.

In situ SCC is treated with imiquimod, 5-fluorouracil, or electrodessication.

A surgical technique that conserves healthy tissue while ensuring complete tumor removal.

A guideline for identifying melanoma: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter, and Evolving shape.

A tumor linked to HSV-8 infection, appearing as purple or brown patches, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

A procedure to identify the first lymph node to which cancer cells are most likely to spread.

A rash with pain and malaise, often affecting lower limbs and face, caused by infections like cellulitis.

A contagious bacterial skin infection primarily in children causing honey-colored crusts after vesicles.

A benign, soft, round, lobulated tumor made of fatty tissue, often found on neck or trunk.

A benign cyst from hair follicles, often expressible with foul-smelling contents.

Injury caused by pressure on the skin, categorized by stages from superficial redness to full thickness.

A skin condition resulting in white patches due to the loss of melanocytes.

Benign hyperpigmentation appearing as dark patches on the skin, often due to hormonal changes.

Abnormal skin reactions to sunlight, including sunburn-like rashes and photoallergic responses.

A sexually transmitted infection marked by painless sores and a secondary rash on the trunk and extremities.

Fluid resuscitation formula for burn victims: 4ml/kg x % TBSA.