Basal cell carcinoma

Manisha J. Patel; Phillip M. Williford; Stephen Shumack

doi:10.1007/978-3-540-79347-2_3

Basal cell carcinoma

Manisha J. Patel, Phillip M. Williford, Stephen Shumack

School of Medicine

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Core Messages: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common human cancer. The most significant environmental carcinogen for BCC is ultraviolet light (UVL) exposure. Clinical pathological correlation is essential in choosing the appropriate treatment for the various subtypes of BCC. Untreated BCC or inappropriately managed BCC can cause significant morbidity and even mortality. The mainstay of treatment has focused on the total removal (excision) or mechanical destruction of the tumor. New treatment modalities include immune modulators, topical photodynamic therapy (PDT), and drugs targeting genetic defects. Education on skin cancer prevention should target all age groups.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Managing Skin Cancer
Publisher	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages	37-49
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Print)	9783540793465
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-79347-2_3
State	Published - Dec 1 2010

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