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Scalp Lesions Referred For Surgical Procedures: Single-Center 5-year Experience in Southwestern Poland.
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- Spectrum of malignant scalp tumours and its impact on management-a tertiary care cancer centre experience.World journal of surgical oncology · 2023Article
- Basal cell carcinoma of the scalp shows distinct features from the face in Asians.Scientific reports · 2022Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
aimThe head is a body site with a particular predisposition to skin malignancies due to exposure to UV radiation. The aim of the study was to better elucidate the characteristics of skin lesions that develop on the scalp. PATIENTS AND
methodsA retrospective review of all excised and histologically assessed lesions of the scalp at a single dermatosurgery unit throughout a five-year period was performed. Demographic features and lesion characteristics were compiled and analyzed.
resultsAmong 5,601 procedures during the analyzed period, 293 were performed on lesions on the scalp area (5.2%) with a mean patient age of 66±19.7 years. The defects were closed, mainly using primary closure, followed by skin grafts, and, least often, flaps (65.1%, 28.5%, 4.9%, respectively). Two thirds of the excised scalp lesions were histologically confirmed as malignant scalp tumors (mostly basal cell carcinomas followed by squamous cell carcinomas).
conclusionThe vast majority of scalp lesions referred for surgical procedures appeared to be malignant. Therefore, dermatologists should pay special attention to the scalp by examining it thoroughly, as the lesions may be hidden by hair.
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