Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Giant basal cell carcinoma of the skin: literature review and personal experience

Abstract

As the most common form of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is typified by locally infiltrative growth and a very low risk of metastasis. On occasion, however, this otherwise indolent neoplasm may behave aggressively, demonstrating deep tissue invasion and a high rate of postsurgical recurrence. The pathogenesis and determinants of such tenacious growth are not completely understood. Only 1% of all BCC’s achieve the status of ‘giant’, as defined in 1988 by the American Joint Committee on Cancer. In this article, the authors provide a comprehensive review of the ...

Giant basal cell carcinoma of the skin: literature review and personal experience is a post from: Skincare




Giant basal cell carcinoma of the skin: literature review and personal experience via BuzzBlazer.com

No comments:

Post a Comment