Asked by Yamaris Estrella on May 10, 2024
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A 52-year-old woman has a papule on her nose that has rounded, pearly borders and a central red ulcer. She said she first noticed it several months ago and that it has slowly grown larger. The nurse suspects which condition?
A) Acne
B) Melanoma
C) Basal cell carcinoma
D) Squamous cell carcinoma
Basal Cell
A type of cell found in the lowest layer of the epidermis, involved in the production of new skin cells.
Squamous Cell
A flat, scale-like epithelial cell found in the tissue that forms the surface of the skin, lining of the hollow organs of the body, and passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts.
Melanoma
A type of skin cancer that originates in the pigment-producing melanocytes, known for its potential to spread to other parts of the body and be deadly.
- Differentiate between noncancerous and cancerous skin growths, along with their respective treatments.
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SK
samarth kaushikMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Basal cell carcinoma usually starts as a skin-colored papule that develops rounded, pearly borders with a central red ulcer. It is the most common form of skin cancer and grows slowly. Acne presents as pustules (turbid fluid filled cavities) that are circumscribed and elevated. Melanoma usually presents as brown (but can be other colors) lesions with irregular or notched borders and may have a flaking, scaling, or oozing texture. Squamous cell carcinoma present as an erythematous scaly patch with sharp margins, 1 cm or more. This description does not fit acne lesions. (See Table 12-11 for descriptions of melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma.)
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between noncancerous and cancerous skin growths, along with their respective treatments.