Background: Managing difficult hypertrophic scars and keloids can be challenging. Current concepts in the treatment of such lesions is variable and extensive. Topical Imiquimod, an immunomodulator, obtained FDA approval in…
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…
