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1
Q

Commonest subtype of melanoma?

A

Superficial spreading

Followed by nodular

2
Q

Treatment of choroidal melanoma

A

1cm enucleation

3
Q

Commonest site of mets for choroidal melanoma?

A

The liver

4
Q

What is the cut off for when a melanoma needs a SLNB?

A

Stage IB and up (stage 1A does not)

Don’t need if T1a node negative IE all these criteria
No nodes clinically
Thickness

5
Q

In which genetic condition does systemic therapy with retinoids reduce the risk of skin cancer by 60%?

A

Xeroderma pigmentosum

6
Q

Aetiology of Merkel cell cancer?

A

Polyoma virus
NOT sun associated
Stains with anti CK 20

7
Q

Which malignancy has the highest risk of VTE?

A

Myeloma