SUSPICIOUS LESIONS
posted: Jan. 22, 2021.
Suspicion is causing one to have the idea or impression that something is questionable or dangerous. Screen patients, think about their risk factors. Most common concerning lesions in the feet, include: malignant melanoma (skin + nails), squamous cell carcinoma, verrucous carcinoma, other rarer tumours occurring in the foot. Often these are not diagnosable visually/clinically- refer for biopsy and proper diagnosis. Lots of misdiagnosis in regards to suspicious lesions.
It is important to always examine the lesion: look, measure, photograph, describe + record. Remember the ABCDES: asymmetry, border, colour, diameter, elevation/evolution. Questions of importance include: how long has it been there? How did it start? Has it changed/progressed? Any risk factors for skin tumours?
RISK FACTORS:
Older patients, fairer skin type - although malignant melanoma affects sole & nail of all ethnicities, sun exposure, high mole counts and immunosuppression are risk factors of suspicious lesions.
EDUCATION:
Monitor on changes, self-monitoring using pictures. Any lesion on the skin that changes should be reported to your health care professional.
If you or a loved one has a lesion that may be suspicious it is important to have it examined.
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