Treatment of Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinoma with Carbon Dioxide Laser

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  • Niyom Tantikun Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700

Keywords:

Pigmented Basal, Cell Carcinoma, Carbon Dioxide, Laser

Abstract

Seven patients with nine primary well-defined pigmented basal cell carcinomas (BCC), regardless of size, were successfully treated with carbon dioxide laser. There has been no evidence of recurrence in the 3 months to 2 years following surgery. This may be the result of the dermal pigment at the lesion shoulder that more clearly marks the tumor margin. However, if the tumor was located in the reticular dermis, healing occurred with an atrophic scar. Surgical excision is recommended in cases of deep BCCs located in the convex area in terms of cosmetic results. It is therefore suggested that, in addition to the BCC subtype, the depth of invasion should always be stated in the routine histopathological report in order to determine the most appropriate treatment.

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Published

11-08-2020

How to Cite

Tantikun, N. . (2020). Treatment of Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinoma with Carbon Dioxide Laser. Siriraj Medical Journal, 53(1), 16–21. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/244048

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