The Non-Melanocytic Lesions Part 2 course provides in-depth knowledge and practical tools for the identification, diagnosis, and management of malignant non-melanocytic lesions. This comprehensive unit emphasises dermoscopic evaluation, histological correlation, and evidence-based approaches.
This course explores the clinical, dermoscopic, and histological features of key malignant non-melanocytic skin lesions, including squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and keratoacanthoma. Key topics include:
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
- Differentiating SCC in situ (Bowen’s disease) from invasive SCC
- Dermoscopic features of SCC, such as white circles, surface keratin, and polymorphic vessels
- Diagnostic challenges in collision lesions and distinguishing SCC from actinic keratosis
- Histological characteristics, including atypical keratinocytes, parakeratosis, and mitotic figures
- Keratoacanthoma
- Recognising the architectural and cytological features of keratoacanthomas, including their symmetrical structure and central keratin-filled crater
- Understanding their benign behaviour and management options
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Overview of BCC subtypes: nodular, pigmented, superficial, and aggressive forms such as infiltrative and morpheaform
- Dermoscopic patterns, including fine arborizing vessels, translucent stroma, and clefting at the stromal-tumor interface
- The importance of early detection and intervention for deep or aggressive BCC
- Other Malignant Lesions
- Introduction to less common malignancies, such as Merkel cell carcinoma and cutaneous lymphoma
- Dermoscopic and histopathological features for differential diagnosis
- Practical Applications and Case Discussions
- Interactive case studies to reinforce learning and application of diagnostic algorithms
- Evidence-based approaches to treatment and follow-up care.
By completing this course, participants will gain the expertise to accurately diagnose and manage malignant non-melanocytic lesions, reducing morbidity and improving patient outcomes. This program is essential for clinicians seeking advanced skills in dermoscopy and dermatopathology.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply clinical and dermatoscopic information in evidence-based decision making with respect to skin lesions
- Define and use key terminology for dermatoscopy
- Apply decision algorithms in the diagnosis of both pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions
- Define and use terminology used in dermatopathology
- Distinguish the histological features of common and less common benign and malignant non-melanocytic skin lesions.
Details
Cost: $195
Suitable for: All degree qualified medical practitioners.
Study mode: 100% online
Disclaimer: Please note, once you click 'Register now' you will be leaving the AMA’s CPD Home website and entering a third-party education provider’s website. If you choose to register for this learning, you will need to provide some of your personal information directly to the third-party education provider. If you have any queries about how third-party education providers use, disclose or store your personal information you should consult their privacy policy.
Upon completion, your CPD activity record may take up to 4 weeks to be reflected on your CPD Home Dashboard.
