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Basal Cell Carcinoma : A Single-Center Experience
Joint Authors
Abbas, Ozan Luay
Borman, Huseyin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Basal cell carcinoma comprises the vast majority of skin cancers.
It predominantly affects fair-skinned individuals, and its incidence is rising rapidly.
Etiology may be multifactorial, but sun exposure appears to play a critical role.
When detected early, the prognosis is excellent.
Thus appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance are of utmost importance.
Methods.
From January 1994 to May 2012, 518 basal cell carcinomas were excised in our clinic.
Data were collected retrospectively.
Results.
During 18-year period, 518 BCCs were excised from 486 patients.
Most of the patients were males with a median age of 65.6 years.
Most of the basal cell carcinomas were located in the head region.
Nodular histological subtype dominated our series.
Six percent of the excised lesions required reexcision because of involved margins.
Our recurrence rate was 6.94% with the nose and the periauricular and periocular regions being the most common sites of occurrence.
Conclusion.
Although there is relatively low attributable mortality, the morbidity and cost of treatment are significant.
A large body of information serves as a foundation for oncologic principles, diagnosis methods, surgical excisions, follow-up protocols, and reconstructive methodologies that are currently in use.
Surgical ablation remains the mainstay of treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abbas, Ozan Luay& Borman, Huseyin. 2012. Basal Cell Carcinoma : A Single-Center Experience. ISRN Dermatology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457007
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abbas, Ozan Luay& Borman, Huseyin. Basal Cell Carcinoma : A Single-Center Experience. ISRN Dermatology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457007
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abbas, Ozan Luay& Borman, Huseyin. Basal Cell Carcinoma : A Single-Center Experience. ISRN Dermatology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457007
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457007