Types of Skin Cancers Classification

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Which type of skin lesion is described as a marble-like nodule larger than 0.5 cm, often deeper and firmer than a papule?

  • Wheal
  • Vesicle
  • Cyst
  • Nodule (correct)

What is the defining characteristic of a pustule?

  • Filled with pus (correct)
  • Filled with expressible material
  • Filled with blood
  • Filled with serous fluid

What type of skin lesion is described as a linear or curved gray line that may end in a tiny vesicle?

  • Erosion
  • Wheal
  • Burrow (correct)
  • Papule

Which type of skin lesion is described as a somewhat irregular, often reddish or deeper brown on patients with dark complexions, and is a superficial area of localized skin edema?

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

What is the defining characteristic of a bulla?

<p>Filled with serous fluid and 1.0 cm or larger in size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of skin lesion is described as a somewhat irregular, often reddish or deeper brown on patients with dark complexions, and is a superficial area of localized skin edema?

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

Which criterion prompts biopsy of a benign-appearing lesion?

<p>E for evolving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'E' stand for in the ABCDEs for Early Recognition of Possible Melanoma?

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

Which characteristic helps detect aggressive nodular melanomas?

<p>Firm to touch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of actinic keratosis?

<p>Induration and redness at the base (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of skin tumor is often yellowish to brown with a 'stuck on' appearance?

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

Which type of skin lesion typically has round or oval shape, sharply defined borders, and uniform color?

<p>Common mole (benign nevus) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Merkel Cell Carcinoma?

<p>It can be mistaken for an insect bite or pimple (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of skin cancer arises from the upper layer of the epidermis and can be crusted and scaly with irregular borders?

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

According to ABCDEs for Early Recognition of Possible Melanoma, what does 'E' stand for?

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

Which type of skin cancer is the most lethal due to its high rate of metastasis and mortality at advanced stages?

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

How do Merkel Cell Carcinomas typically manifest on the skin?

<p>As insect bites or pimples (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of Squamous Cell Carcinomas?

<p>They have a red, inflamed, or ulcerated appearance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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