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Malignant epithelial tumors: Part II. Therapy and prevention
Author(s) -
Manousaridis Ioannis,
Leverkus Martin
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
jddg: journal der deutschen dermatologischen gesellschaft
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1610-0387
pISSN - 1610-0379
DOI - 10.1111/ddg.12001
Subject(s) - medicine , basal cell carcinoma , keratoacanthoma , basal cell , skin cancer , carcinoma , oncology , dermatology , pathology , cancer
Summary A multitude of surgical and non‐surgical therapies are available to treat malignant epithelial tumors of the skin. The article summarizes the current treatment options for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and keratoacanthoma. Moreover, the possibilities of primary and secondary prevention for high‐risk patients are reviewed. The decision about the best therapeutic option depends on location, age, and general health of the patient as well as the risk of tumor recurrence.