Cutaneous Malignancy

This chapter provides an overview of the three types of common skin cancers: Basal Cell CarcinomaBasal cell carcinoma, Squamous Cell CarcinomaSquamous cell carcinoma and Malignant MelanomaMalignant melanoma. The chapter discusses mainly from their clinical perspective. It provides details about the clinical presentation of various types of these cancers. It discusses the clinical features based on how one can diagnose these conditions. The chapter also discusses ways to diagnose them. It provides details of what type of skin cancers can be managed by the primary care providers and when they need to be referred to a dermatologist or a Mohs surgeon. For those skin cancers that can be managed in Primary Care, it provides details as to how to manage them. It also discusses the options available for those patients who are not surgical candidates.