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

• Tipo: Outra Publicação em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2015

Autores

Correia de Sa, TR (Autor) Outra; Silva, R (Autor) Outra; Lopes, JM (Autor) FMUP

Revista

Título: Future Oncology

Vol. 11

Páginas: 3023-3038

ISSN: 1479-6694

Editora: Future Medicine Ltd.

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 8 Citações

Scopus - 11 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: 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.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 16