Subcutaneous nodules of the scalp: Preoperative management

The differential diagnosis of subcutaneous lesions of the scalp is extensive and includes many tumors with intracranial and intraosseous extension. The vast majority of lesions seen by the dermatologist will be benign. However, certain lesional characteristics increase the likelihood of a serious di...

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Published inJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology Vol. 25; no. 5; pp. 819 - 830
Main Authors Baldwin, Hilary E., Berck, Clifford M., Lynfield, Yelva L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Mosby, Inc 01.11.1991
Elsevier
Subjects
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Dermatology
Humans
Medical sciences
Preoperative Care
Scalp - surgery
Scalp Dermatoses - surgery
Skin Neoplasms - surgery
Human
Skin disease
Nervous system diseases
Treatment
Scalp
Surgery
Tumor
Diagnosis
Nodule
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Summary:The differential diagnosis of subcutaneous lesions of the scalp is extensive and includes many tumors with intracranial and intraosseous extension. The vast majority of lesions seen by the dermatologist will be benign. However, certain lesional characteristics increase the likelihood of a serious disorder and these must be evaluated preoperatively. We review the important features of subcutaneous scalp lesions and suggest a systematic approach to diagnosis based on patient age, lesion morphology, location, and radiographic findings.
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ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/S0190-9622(08)80976-0