Curettage and electrodesiccation in the treatment of midfacial basal cell epithelioma.

Abstract

In this study the nose and nasolabial folds are identified as high-risk areas for recurrence of basal cell epithelioma (BCE) following curettage and electrodesiccation (C and D). Following adequate C and D, 30% of lesions in these areas were found to contain residual tumor, compared to only 12% of lesions located elsewhere on the head and neck. Local anatomic determinants of the midface region, which include embryologic fusion planes, close-set rigid sebaceous follicles, and origin of tumor from the outer root sheath of the pilosebaceous unit, may conspire to exceed the inherent limitations of the C and D procedure and clarify the high recurrence rates in this area.

• Authors: S J Salasche
• Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (J Am Acad Dermatol) Vol. 8 Issue 4 Pg. 496-503 (Apr 1983) ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States
• PMID: 6853782 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Carcinoma, Basal Cell (pathology, surgery)
• Curettage (methods)
• Electrosurgery (methods)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Neoplasm Recurrence, Local (prevention & control)
• Nose Neoplasms (pathology, surgery)