Basal cell carcinoma (LPR-5015)
GPs are at the forefront of diagnosing and managing non-melanoma skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Using photographic illustrations, this lecture provides a refresher course in recognising the characteristic features of different types of BCCs, and outlines the management options.
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Learning Objectives:
- Recognise the characteristic features of BCCs
- Be able to recognise BCCs at different stages
- Be able to recognise BCCs in different locations
- Know the management options for BCCs
- Know when to refer patients for specialist advice
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This lecture has been developed
by the PriMeD education team with expert assistance from Dr Jim Muir. Dr Muir
is a Brisbane based dermatologist with a keen interest in developing interactive
on-line education for general practitioners. We are particularly grateful to
him for providing the photographs to illustrate this lecture.
Comprehensive information about the PriMeD education team and related PriMeD National Advisory committee can be found through the Portal Home pages.
References:
[1] Clinical practice guidelines non-melanoma skin cancer: Guidelines for treatment
and management in Australia. NHMRC 2003. Viewed 27.1.04, available at: www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/pdf/cp87.pdf
[2] Christie DR. The benefit of postoperative radiotherapy in metastatic basal cell carcinoma. Aust NZ J Surg 1997;67(7):491-3.
[3] Giesse JK, Rich P, Pandya A, Gross D, Andres K, Ginkel A, Owens M. Imiquimod
5% cream for the treatment of superficial basal cell carcinoma: A double-blind,
randomised, vehicle-controlled study. J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;47(3):390-8.
[4] Gollnick H, Guillen Barona C, Frank RGJ, Ruzicka T, Megahed M, Haynes I, Tebbs
V, Hawkinson R. Efficacy by clinical evaluation if imiquimod 5% cream in the treatment
of superficial basal cell carcinoma: Initial results from an ongoing, long-term
follow-up study in Europe. Presented at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the American
Academy of Dermatology (AAD), February 6-11, 2004.
[5] Shumack S, Robinson J, Kossard S, Golitz L, Greenway H, Schroeter A, Andres
K, Amies M, Owens M. Efficacy of Topical 5% imiquimod cream for the treatment
of nodular basal cell carcinoma. Arch Dermatol 2002;138:1165-1171.
[6] Green A, Williams G, Neale R, Hart V, Leslie D, Parsons P, et al. Daily sunscreen
application and betacarotene supplementation in the prevention of basal-cell and
squamous-cell carcinomas of the skin: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet 1999;354:723-729.
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- Diagnosis including undifferentiated presentations
- Practise in a professional and ethical manner (PSA)
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- RACGP Domains of General Practice
- Applied professional knowledge and skills
- ACRRM Educational Domains and Curriculum Areas of Rural & Remote Medicine
- Core clinical knowledge and skills (Domain)
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