Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Joint Authors
Nakayama, Masahiro
Nakamura, Yasuhiro
Tabuchi, Keiji
Hara, Akira
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a malignant neoplasm derived from nonkeratinizing cells that originate from the basal layer of the epidermis and is the most frequent type of skin cancer in humans, with cumulative exposure to ultraviolet radiation as an important risk factor.
BCC occurs most frequently at sun-exposed sites, with the head and neck being common areas.
Tumors can be classified as nodular, superficial, morpheaform, infiltrating, metatypic, and fibroepithelioma of Pinkus.
Several treatment options such as surgical excision and nonsurgical procedures are available.
The choice of treatment should be determined based on the histological subtype of a lesion, cost, its size and location, patient age, medical condition of the patient, treatment availability, and the patient's wishes.
The aim of any therapy selected for BCC treatment involving the head and neck is to ensure complete removal, the preservation of function, and a good cosmetic outcome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nakayama, Masahiro& Tabuchi, Keiji& Nakamura, Yasuhiro& Hara, Akira. 2010. Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. Journal of Skin Cancer،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nakayama, Masahiro…[et al.]. Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. Journal of Skin Cancer No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nakayama, Masahiro& Tabuchi, Keiji& Nakamura, Yasuhiro& Hara, Akira. Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476347