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Basal cell carcinoma - Coggle Diagram
Basal cell carcinoma
Pathophysiology
DNA repair removes most UV induced damage
Cumulative DNA damage leads to mutation
Thymine dimers ,a form of DNA damage
Overexposure to sun lead ro thymine dimers
Overexposure of UV depresses local immune system
They are called trichoblastic carcinoma
Decreasing immune survellance for new tumor cells
Origional from folliculo subaceous apocrine germ
Nursing management
Avoid exposure to the sun
Surgical removal of the tumor
Avoid tanning bed
Radiation therapy
Wear protective clothing
Topical prescription creams or ointments
Check the skin regularly
Chemotheraphy
Causes
Ageing
Immune suppressing drugs
Radiation therapy
Exposure to arsenic
Chronic sun exposure
Signs and symptoms
Shiny bump or nodule
A smallpink growth
Reddish patch or irritated area
Open sore that does not heal
A white, waxy, scar-like lesion
Complications
A risk of re currence
Increased risk of other types of skin cancer
Diagnostic procedure
Skin examination
Skin biopsy
Definition
Cancer that begins in the lower part of the epidermis