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| juhidr Total Posts: 149 | Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 02:46 pm Q - A 60 year old gentleman, who recently emigrated from Australia, attends the dermatology clinic with a growth on his left ear. O/E of ear there is a 3cm and 2cm lesion with a pearly rolled edge. The lesion is not pigmented; it is painless and is not associated with any discharge. What is the most likely diagnosis of this gentleman's lesion ? (a) Bowen's disease (b) Basal Cell Carcinoma (c) Superficial spreading malignant melanoma (d) Squamous cell carcinoma (e) Dysplastic naevi |
| drS786 Total Posts: 54 | Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 04:06 am ans b) Basal cell carcinoma is common on the face and on other exposed skin surfaces but may occur anywhere. The common form first appears as a small round or oval area of skin thickening. Usually there is no itching, pain or change in skin color. The area very slowly extends circumferentially, creating a slightly raised edge, which may have a shiny, pearly or slightly translucent appearance |
| drS786 Total Posts: 54 | Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 04:06 am pl verify d ans . i think its basal cell ca |