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Adjunctive radiotherapy in the treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with perineural invasion
Author(s) -
Waxweiler Weston,
Sigmon Justin R.,
Sheehan Daniel J.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.21810
Subject(s) - medicine , perineural invasion , confusion , radiation therapy , incidence (geometry) , basal cell , adjuvant radiotherapy , skin cancer , dermatology , oncology , surgery , cancer , psychology , physics , psychoanalysis , optics
Perineural invasion is a feature associated with significantly poorer outcomes when present in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). The incidence of this subset of CSCC continues to rise in the US, as does the confusion surrounding exactly how it should be managed. While management typically involves excision, considerable debate exists as to the appropriate use of adjuvant radiotherapy (ART) in addition to excision. This article reviews the current relevant evidence for the use of ART. J. Surg. Oncol. 2011;104:104–105. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.