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ABCDEs of Skin Cancer - Melanoma

A - Asymmetry
B - Border
C - Color
D - Diameter
E - Evolving

#Diagnosis
ABCDEs of Skin Cancer ... - Melanoma A - ... B - Border C - Color ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Skin #Cancer #
Warning Signs of Melanoma - ABCDEs

A - Asymmetry
B - Border
C - Color
D - Diameter
E - Evolving

#Diagnosis
Warning Signs of Melanoma ... B - Border C - Color ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #ABCs #ABCDEs #Melanoma ... #Skin #Cancer #
Nail Findings & Associated Conditions
Change in color, texture, or shape can be harmless, but may suggest
Conditions Change in color ... Muehrcke's Lines • Melanoma ... differential #diagnosis #dermatology ... #nails #table #
Nail Findings & Associated Conditions
Change in color, texture, or shape can be harmless, but may suggest
Conditions Change in color ... Muehrcke's Lines • Melanoma ... differential #diagnosis #dermatology ... #nails #table #
Benign and Malignant Nevi

Benign Nevus 
The benign nevus, or common mole, usually appears in the first
borders - Uniform color ... are varied in color ... from the American Cancer ... • Variation in Color ... #Moles #Dermatology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Melena + right colon ... Polypectomy, Colorectal cancer ... upper GI bleed) vs Stable ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... #colon #Screening ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
lesions or SSLs • Colon ... #colon #Screening ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Cataract surgery • Dermatologic ... hernia repair, colon ... • Extensive cancer ... Perioperative #Procedures #Table