Question

match the type of skin cancer with its description. 1. malignant melanoma (click to select) 2. squamous cell carcinoma (click to select) 3. basal cell carcinoma (click to select)

Explanation:

1. Malignant melanoma is a highly aggressive skin - cancer that often starts in moles, can spread quickly, and is characterized by irregular - shaped, color - variegated lesions.
2. Squamous cell carcinoma arises from the squamous cells in the epidermis. It often appears as a scaly, crusted, or ulcerated lesion and can invade surrounding tissues.
3. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It originates from the basal cells in the lower part of the epidermis, usually presenting as a pearly or waxy bump, sometimes with telangiectasia.

Answer:

1. A highly aggressive skin - cancer often starting in moles, with irregular - shaped and color - variegated lesions.
2. A skin cancer arising from squamous cells in the epidermis, often presenting as a scaly, crusted, or ulcerated lesion.
3. The most common type of skin cancer, originating from basal cells in the lower epidermis, usually as a pearly or waxy bump.