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Basal cell carcinoma--treatment with cryosurgery
S Kaur1, G P Thami, A J Kanwar
1Dept. of Dermatology, Govt. Medical College Hospital, Sector 32 B, Chandigarh.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|July 24, 2007
Summary
Cryosurgery effectively treated basal cell carcinoma in three elderly patients. This study highlights cryosurgery as a viable option for managing this common skin cancer, particularly on the face.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
Background:
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a prevalent skin cancer, often affecting the face in older adults.
- Multiple treatment options exist for BCC, necessitating evaluation of different therapeutic modalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report successful treatment of basal cell carcinoma using cryosurgery in three patients.
- To discuss the indications and application of cryosurgery for BCC management.
Main Methods:
- Case series describing three patients with basal cell carcinoma.
- Treatment involved cryosurgery.
Main Results:
- All three patients with basal cell carcinoma achieved successful treatment outcomes with cryosurgery.
- Cryosurgery demonstrated efficacy in managing facial BCC in this cohort.
Conclusions:
- Cryosurgery is a successful therapeutic option for basal cell carcinoma.
- The study supports cryosurgery's role in treating BCC, especially in elderly individuals with facial lesions.
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