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Advanced Pathophysiology,
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Assessment
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1. Most common Skin cancer
type of skin can-
cer in USA
2. Most common basal cell carcinoma
type of skin can-
cer
3. basal cell carcino- Appearance varies; smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white
ma symptoms
4. Basal cell car- cheeks, nose, face, neck, arms, back
cinoma common
locations
5. basal cell carci- biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm
noma diagnosis
gold standard
6. Actinic keratosis Precursor to squamous cell carcinoma
numerous dry, round and pink to red lesions w/ rough and scaly texture
--> does not heal, slow growing in sun exposed areas
7. Actinic keratosis Biopsy.
diagnosis gold if not an option, refer to derm
standard
8. Actinic keratosis small- cryotherapy
treatment gold large- number 5-FU (5-flouracil aka efudex). 5-FU medication Causes skin to ooze,
standard crust, scab and be red
**5-flouracil/ efudex-wear sunscreen!!**
9.
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