Skin Tumors PDF
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Osun State University
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This presentation discusses various types of skin tumors, including benign and malignant ones. It covers squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and basal cell carcinoma, highlighting their characteristics and potential treatments.
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Skin tumours Benign and Malignant Squamous cell carcinoma Well differentiated Moderately differentiated Poorly differentiated Commonly follows chronic ulcers Can metastasize to regional nodes Melanoma Asymmetry - Melanoma is particularly asymmetrical compared to nevus Border-...
Skin tumours Benign and Malignant Squamous cell carcinoma Well differentiated Moderately differentiated Poorly differentiated Commonly follows chronic ulcers Can metastasize to regional nodes Melanoma Asymmetry - Melanoma is particularly asymmetrical compared to nevus Border- Melanoma has irregular border compared to nevus Colors- Melanoma has irregular colours compared to nevus Diameter- Melanoma has a larger diameter compared to nevus Melanoma is grouped according to Clark’s stage which range from 1 to 5 Basal cell carcinoma Skin adnexal tumours Thank you
