PLASTIC SURGERY EXAM REVIEW UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Terms in this set (102) VERIFIED ANSWERS
QUESTIONS
1. What does the term 'Plastikos' mean in ✓ It originates from the Greek word
relation to plastics? 'Plastikos', meaning to give shape or
form to.
2. What are the five layers of the skin? ✓ Stratum Corneum, Epidermis, Dermis,
Subcutaneous Tissue (hypodermis),
Deep Fascia.
3. What is Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)? ✓ The most common type of skin cancer
that originates in the basal cells of the
epidermis, is slow-growing, rarely
metastasizes, and appears as a pearly or
waxy bump.
4. What is the treatment for Basal Cell ✓ MOHS surgery is highly effective due
Carcinoma? to its layer-by-layer microscopic
margin control.
, 5. What characterizes Squamous Cell ✓ It originates in the squamous cells of
Carcinoma (SCC)? the epidermis, is more aggressive than
BCC, and has potential to metastasize.
6. What are the common appearances of ✓ Scaly, red patches, open sores, or
Squamous Cell Carcinoma? elevated growths that may crust or
bleed.
7. What is the treatment for Squamous ✓ MOHS surgery is preferred for
Cell Carcinoma? cosmetically sensitive or recurrent
areas.
8. What is the prognosis for Squamous ✓ The prognosis is good if fully excised.
Cell Carcinoma if detected early?
9. What is Malignant Melanoma? ✓ The most dangerous form of skin
cancer that originates in the
melanocytes and has a high potential
for metastasis.
10. What are the characteristics of ✓ Asymmetrical moles with irregular
Malignant Melanoma according to the borders, color variation, diameter
ABCDE rule? >6mm, evolving in size/shape/color.
11. What is the typical treatment for ✓ Wide excision and possibly lymph node
Malignant Melanoma? biopsy; MOHS is not standard but may
be used in rare cases.
12. What is the prognosis for Malignant ✓ The prognosis is excellent; poor if
Melanoma if caught early? metastatic.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Terms in this set (102) VERIFIED ANSWERS
QUESTIONS
1. What does the term 'Plastikos' mean in ✓ It originates from the Greek word
relation to plastics? 'Plastikos', meaning to give shape or
form to.
2. What are the five layers of the skin? ✓ Stratum Corneum, Epidermis, Dermis,
Subcutaneous Tissue (hypodermis),
Deep Fascia.
3. What is Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)? ✓ The most common type of skin cancer
that originates in the basal cells of the
epidermis, is slow-growing, rarely
metastasizes, and appears as a pearly or
waxy bump.
4. What is the treatment for Basal Cell ✓ MOHS surgery is highly effective due
Carcinoma? to its layer-by-layer microscopic
margin control.
, 5. What characterizes Squamous Cell ✓ It originates in the squamous cells of
Carcinoma (SCC)? the epidermis, is more aggressive than
BCC, and has potential to metastasize.
6. What are the common appearances of ✓ Scaly, red patches, open sores, or
Squamous Cell Carcinoma? elevated growths that may crust or
bleed.
7. What is the treatment for Squamous ✓ MOHS surgery is preferred for
Cell Carcinoma? cosmetically sensitive or recurrent
areas.
8. What is the prognosis for Squamous ✓ The prognosis is good if fully excised.
Cell Carcinoma if detected early?
9. What is Malignant Melanoma? ✓ The most dangerous form of skin
cancer that originates in the
melanocytes and has a high potential
for metastasis.
10. What are the characteristics of ✓ Asymmetrical moles with irregular
Malignant Melanoma according to the borders, color variation, diameter
ABCDE rule? >6mm, evolving in size/shape/color.
11. What is the typical treatment for ✓ Wide excision and possibly lymph node
Malignant Melanoma? biopsy; MOHS is not standard but may
be used in rare cases.
12. What is the prognosis for Malignant ✓ The prognosis is excellent; poor if
Melanoma if caught early? metastatic.
