Actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma are skin conditions linked to excessive sun exposure. Actinic keratosis, characterized by scaly patches, serves as a precursor to squamous cell carcinoma. Basal cell carcinoma, the most prevalent skin cancer, presents as pearly or flesh-colored bumps and grows slowly but can be locally invasive. Squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common skin cancer, exhibits red, scaly patches or wart-like growths and has a higher propensity for metastasis.

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge on the general principles, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, differential diagnosis and management of AK, BCC’s and SCC’s. 

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Sources

  1. Bolognia, J., Cerroni, L., & Schaffer, J. V. (2018). Dermatology. Philadelphia: Elsevier.

  • Release Date: July 5th, 2023

  • Last Updated: July 5th, 2023

  • Time to complete: 30 minutes

  • Authors:

    • Dr. Meagan-Helen Henderson Berg, MD, McGill University
    • Dr. Naif AlJahani, Prince Sultan Military Medical City.
    • Katie Aw, Medical Student, University of Ottawa
    • Dr. Elena Netchiporouk, MD, McGill University