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Recurrent basal cell carcinoma treated with cryosurgery
1Department of Dermatology, University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA.
Background:
Although there are reports of cure rates achieved by cryosurgery for primary basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), there are few data on the cryosurgical treatment of recurrent BCCs.
Objective:
Our purpose was to discuss case selection, cryosurgical management, and results of therapy.
Methods:
Cryosurgery was performed in 54 patients with 56 recurrent BCCs. The treatment consisted of aggressive freezing including an adequate margin of surrounding tissue.
Results:
Wound healing was favorable and the cosmetic results were excellent. Two recurrences were found and were referred for Mohs micrographic surgery.
Conclusion:
We conclude that cryosurgical treatment of selected recurrent BCCs yields results that compare favorably with other methods of treatment.