Basal cell carcinoma of the skin (part 2): diagnosis, prognosis and management

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2015

Authors

Correia de Sa, TR (Author) Other; Silva, R (Author) Other; Lopes, JM (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Future Oncology

Vol. 11

Pages: 3023-3038

ISSN: 1479-6694

Publisher: Future Medicine Ltd.

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 8 Citations

Scopus - 11 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00G-WJH

DOI: 10.2217/fon.15.245

Abstract (EN): Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a heterogeneous malignant neoplasm with different biological and clinical behaviors, often slow growing and rarely metastatic and conveying an excellent prognosis. However, BCC is the most frequent skin cancer worldwide and can cause great morbidity, as most occur in high visible areas of the body, often relapse and may invade and destroy local tissues. This review aims to present a concise and updated overview of BCC histopathology and clinical presentation and progression. We also present a summary of currently available treatment options and some of the new promising agents.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 16