Most common cancer arising from a burns scar is:
Correct Answer: Squamous carcinoma
Description: Ans: C (Squamous carcinoma) Ref: Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery, 25th Edition 611Explanation:Squamous carcinoma of SkinSecond most common form of skin cancerTwice more common in menRisk factorsUV rays exposureChronic inflammationChronic sinus tractsPre-existing searsOsteomyelitisBumsVaccination pointsImmunosuppression (organ-transplant recipients)Chemical carcinogens (arsenieals, tar)HPV5 and HPY16 infe etionTobacco useClinical featuresLesions vary from smooth nodular to verrucous, papillomatous and ulcerating lesions.All variants will eventually ulcerate as they grow.The u leers hav e a characterisecally e verted edgeDiagnosis - By biopsyManagementSurgical excisionLesion < 2 cm - Excision with 4mm marginLesion > 2 cm Excision with l cm margin
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