Inserting ex vivo fluorescence confocal microscopy perioperatively in Mohs micrographic surgery expedites bedside assessment of excision margins in recurrent basal cell carcinoma.
Τίτλος | Inserting ex vivo fluorescence confocal microscopy perioperatively in Mohs micrographic surgery expedites bedside assessment of excision margins in recurrent basal cell carcinoma. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | Longo, C., Ragazzi M., Castagnetti F., Gardini S., Palmieri T., Lallas A., Moscarella E., Piana S., Pellacani G., Zalaudek I., & Argenziano G. |
Journal | Dermatology |
Volume | 227 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 89-92 |
Date Published | 2013 |
ISSN | 1421-9832 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Aged, 80 and over, Carcinoma, Basal Cell, Fluorescence, Humans, Male, Microscopy, Confocal, Mohs Surgery, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, Neoplasm, Residual, Point-of-Care Systems, Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated, Skin Neoplasms |
Abstract | Mohs micrographic surgery can be employed in recurrent basal cell carcinoma, although it is a time-consuming technique. Recently, ex vivo fluorescence confocal microscopy (FCM) has been employed to obtain a fast assessment of tumor margins at the bedside. In our case we successfully employed ex vivo FCM to assess the tumor margins and we treated the persistent tumor with intensity-modulated radiation therapy. Our case demonstrates that a multidisciplinary approach is very efficient in managing complex and recurrent tumors and highlights the benefits of FCM as a new technique that can be used in the surgical theater to speed up the entire procedure. |
DOI | 10.1159/000353577 |
Alternate Journal | Dermatology |
PubMed ID | 24008980 |