Impact of Preoperative High-Frequency Ultrasound Cutaneous Lesion Extent Assessment on Excision Margin Positivity in Head and Neck Skin Cancer, and the Relationship Between Preoperative Assessment Methods, Inadequate Excision Margins, and Tumor Recurrence
Państwowy Instytut Medyczny Ministerstwa Spraw Wewnętrznych i Administracji
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Cutaneous lesion located in the head and neck region with a preoperative diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), established by dermoscopy or biopsy, and qualified for surgical excision with curative intent.
patient age of 18 years or older.
Ability of patient to provide voluntary, informed, written consent for participation in the study.
Confirmation that the patient has read and understood the Patient Information Sheet.
You may not be if
Excisional biopsies without radical intent.
Lack of histopathologic confirmation of BCC or SCC in the postoperative specimen (incorrect dermoscopic qualification).
Inability to perform radical surgical excision due to excessive tumor extent, poor general condition of the patient, or lack of patient consent for surgery.
Pregnancy.
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