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Summary
This study evaluated epithelioma treatments in 615 patients over 6 years. Cryodestruction and surgical excision showed high efficacy for basal cell carcinoma, with low recurrence rates.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
Background:
- Epitheliomas are common skin cancers.
- Treatment efficacy varies by cancer type and method.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the frequency and comparative efficacy of different epithelioma treatment methods.
- To assess outcomes for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 615 epithelioma cases over 6 years.
- Surgical treatments including cryodestruction and surgical excision were analyzed.
- Radiotherapy was evaluated in combination with surgery for SCC.
Main Results:
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) comprised the majority of cases.
- Cryodestruction yielded favorable early results in 97% of BCC cases with 0.5% recurrence/metastasis.
- Surgical excision was 100% effective for BCC and combined with radiotherapy for SCC achieved ~100% efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Cryodestruction and surgical excision are highly effective treatments for BCC.
- Combined surgery and radiotherapy offer excellent outcomes for SCC.
- Surgical interventions are the most frequent and effective treatment modalities for epitheliomas.