Basal cell carcinoma. Choosing the best method of treatment for a particular lesion

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of malignant tumor in the United States. The five types of basal cell carcinoma (noduloulcerative, pigmented, morpheaform, and superficial basal cell carcinoma, and premalignant fibroepithelioma) vary in clinical presentation and behavior. Diagnosis is ma...

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Published inPostgraduate medicine Vol. 93; no. 8; p. 101
Main Authors Hacker, S M, Browder, J F, Ramos-Caro, F A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.06.1993
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Biopsy
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - diagnosis
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - epidemiology
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - therapy
Cryosurgery
Curettage
Electrosurgery
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Mohs Surgery
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
Primary Prevention
Radiotherapy
Risk Factors
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skin Neoplasms - epidemiology
Skin Neoplasms - therapy
Sunscreening Agents - therapeutic use
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Summary:Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of malignant tumor in the United States. The five types of basal cell carcinoma (noduloulcerative, pigmented, morpheaform, and superficial basal cell carcinoma, and premalignant fibroepithelioma) vary in clinical presentation and behavior. Diagnosis is made by skin biopsy. The size, type, and site of a lesion and the age and sex of the patient affect the choice of treatment. Electrodesiccation and curettage, cryosurgery, surgical excision, Mohs' surgery, and radiation therapy are available. Knowledge of these therapies and of when they should and should not be used is important in proper management of basal cell carcinoma.
ISSN:0032-5481
DOI:10.1080/00325481.1993.11701719