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QuestionChoice
Duke’s classification is used for the staging of colorectal cancer. It measures the depth of invasion of the tumour through the mucosa and bowel wall. It is not a helpful prognostic indicator of malignant melanoma.
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c
Duke’s classification
QuestionChoice
Histology is used to diagnose malignant melanoma, and Breslow thickness is used to measure the depth of the tumour. Breslow thickness is a strong predictor of outcome for malignant melanoma. If Breslow thickness is more than 1mm, a sentinel node biopsy should be carried out which will look for any evidence of metastases and the stage of the cancer.
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a
Breslow thickness
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Ann Arbor staging is the system used to stage both Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It is not a helpful prognostic indicator of malignant melanoma.
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e
Ann Arbor staging
QuestionChoice
The Barthel index is a scale that measures a patient’s functional independence by looking at their ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s). Although a higher level of functional independence is generally associate with better outcomes, it is not a specific prognostic indicator in malignant melanoma.
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b
Barthel index
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The Waterlow score is used to estimate a patient’s risk of developing a pressure sore. It is not a helpful prognostic indicator of malignant melanoma.
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d
Waterlow score
Concept
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ABCDE assessment of malignant melanoma
Topic
162
General practice
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A 55-year-old female is diagnosed with a malignant melanoma after noticing a brown asymmetrical lesion on the sole of her foot. She is keen to learn more about her prognosis.

Which of the following is the primary prognostic indicator of melanoma?
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