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Skin cancer
PATHO TEST 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Actinic Keratosis | Precancerous Premalignant lesion rough, scaly, red plaques most frequently seen Risk factors: -Light hair, light eyes -sun exposure/sunburn ->40 |
| Lentigos | Precancerous Premalignant lesion Brown spot - liver spots, age spots Benign but needs to be watched |
| Malignant Melanoma | Cancerous Most lethal form of skin cancer originates in melanocytes begin on surface, -->penetrate and metastasize UV radiation plays a role At risk: -fair skin -50-100 moles -sunburn, indoor tanning Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving |
| Stages of Malignant Melanoma | Benign nevus dysplastic nevus radial growth melanoma vertical growth phase metastasis |
| Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Risk increases with age and UV exposure Appears as red, crusted, or scaly patch May appear as non-healing ulcer or firm red nodule Develop from AK |