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Metastatic basal-cell carcinoma
The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology
|July 1, 1982
Summary
Metastatic basal-cell carcinoma is rare, especially when lesions are small. Early chemosurgery may prevent this advanced skin cancer from occurring.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
Background:
- Basal-cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common human cancer.
- Metastatic BCC is rare, but can be aggressive and difficult to treat.
Observation:
- Three cases of metastatic basal-cell carcinoma were reported.
- These lesions were notably small compared to previously documented cases.
Findings:
- Early intervention with chemosurgery may be effective in treating small, recurrent BCC.
- Prompt treatment could potentially prevent the development of metastatic basal-cell carcinoma.
Implications:
- This suggests a potential paradigm shift in managing basal-cell carcinoma.
- Aggressive, early treatment of even small BCCs might eradicate the risk of metastasis.