squamous cell carcinoma

Mohs Surgery – Friday Pop Quiz 8/16/2024
A 68-year-old man presents for a full-body skin examination 2 days after undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery for a squamous cell carcinoma of the left helix. The patient has a second appointment with the Mohs surgeon in 20 days. However, the patient is extremely frustrated with the appearance of his ear and wants alternative therapies for his ear. Which of the following is the most appropriat …
Squamous Cell Carcinoma – Friday Pop Quiz 5/19/2023
A branch of which of the following nerves is most crucial to anesthetize prior to the excision of this squamous cell carcinoma? A. Auriculotemporal nerve B. Buccal nerve C. Greater auricular nerve D. Inferior alveolar nerve E. Lingual nerve To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner  …
JDD May 2023 Issue Highlights | Special Focus: Skin Cancer
skin cancerThe May issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) focuses on skin cancer and includes the perfect blend of original articles and case reports. Topics include actinic keratosis versus squamous cell carcinoma, the utility of gene expression profiling in skin cancer, the prevalence of sunscreen use, and many more.  Check out this month’s issue highlights straight from the JDD Editor’s …
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JDD February 2023 Issue Highlights
The February issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) includes the perfect blend of original articles, case reports, and brief communications exploring topics such as efficacy and safety of 1% clascoterone cream in patients aged ≥12 years with acne vulgaris, dupilumab’s impact on atopic dermatitis among adolescent and adult patients, development and validation of a photonumeric scale …
Intralesional Methotrexate & 5-Fluorouracil for Keratoacanthomas | Cheat Sheet
keratoacanthomasKeratoacanthomas are a low-grade, well-differentiated variant of squamous cell carcinoma. Characteristically, their abrupt-onset and crateriform microscopic findings assist with their differentiation from more aggressive squamous cell carcinoma. While surgical treatment remains a viable and appropriate option for their management, clinical scenarios (described below) may portend to better outcomes …
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