Merkel Cell Carcinoma is a cutaneous neuroendocrine neoplasm with propensity for lymphatic spread. Sentinel node biopsy enables the identification of occult nodal metastases. At our institution, we are increasingly utilizing…
Background and objectives: Early detection and good loco-regional control is essential for success in surgical management of cutaneous malignancy. In the scalp, the ability to achieve adequate deep marginal clearance…
Background and objectives: Atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX) is a cutaneous neoplasm, principally found in the head and neck region of elderly patients with previous sun exposure. Early recognition is vital as…
Objective: A case of big and multiple BCC is presented. It turned out to be life threatening because of various failed reconstruction attempts, dural exposure and CSF fistula, added to…
Introduction: Head and neck malignancy frequently associate jawbones involvement. In their proper treatment, bone resections is often needed with significant consequences. Is these treatment really needed? Material and methods: From…
Objectives: Comparing surgical excision margins in head and neck BCCs using knife versus electro surgery under 2.5× magnifications. Study design: A prospective controlled trial. Methods: Intervention group: Of 135 cases…
Aim: To analyze the expression pattern of several tumour-related markers according to the clinical features of primary and recurrent aggressive-growth basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the face. Material and methods:…
The skin cancer is a malign neoplasm who has great incidence in the Chilean population. The facial region is very affected by the high exposition to the sun irradiation. The…
Background: Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of the oral cavity show a great tendency to invade cervical lymph nodes, and such metastasis is an important prognostic factor. However, the treatment of…
Background and objectives: Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a variant of a well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The tumour is characterized by spontaneous regression. Clinical and histological differentiation from an invasive SCC…
