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Basal Cell Cancer
Study findings from D.S. Morris et al provide new insights into basal cell cancer
May 12th, 2009
According to recent research from the United Kingdom, "The aim of the study was to determine the 5-year outcome of periocular basal cell carcinoma (BCC) managed by Mohs surgery using formalin-fixed, paraffinembedded sections (Slow Mohs). This was a prospective, non-comparative, interventional case series of all patients with periocular BCC treated by Slow Mohs in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, between 1985 and 1999." "Data collected included demographic information, indication for Slow Mohs, tumour site, histology, recurrence rate after 5 years and cosmetic outcome. Of 287 BCCs in 278 patients, 5-year follow-up data were available for 173 (60.2%). Recurrence following Slow...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-05-12)
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