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BACKGROUND: Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a promising treatment modality for melanoma in situ (MIS). However, variations in surgical technique limit the generalizability of existing data and may impede future study of MMS in clinical trials. METHODS: A modified Delphi method was selected to establish consensus on optimal MMS techniques for treating MIS in future clinical trials. The Delphi method was selected due to the limited current data, the wide range of techniques used in the field, and the intention to establish a standardized technique for future clinical trials. A literature review and interviews with experienced MMS surgeons were performed to identify dimensions of the MMS technique for MIS that (1) likely impacted costs or outcomes of the procedure, and (2) showed significant variability between surgeons. A total of 8 dimensions of technical variation were selected. The Delphi process consisted of 2 rounds of voting and commentary, during which 44 expert Mohs surgeons across the United States rated their agreement with specific recommendations using a Likert scale. RESULTS: Five of eight recommendations achieved consensus in Round 1. All 3 of the remaining recommendations achieved consensus in Round 2. Techniques achieving consensus in Round 1 included the use of a starting peripheral margin of ≤5 mm, application of immunohistochemistry, frozen tissue processing, and resecting to the depth of subcutaneous fat. Consensus on the use of Wood's lamp, dermatoscope, and negative tissue controls was established in Round 2. CONCLUSIONS: This study generated 8 consensus recommendations intended to offer guidance for Mohs surgeons treating MIS. The adoption of these recommendations will promote standardization to facilitate comparisons of aggregate data in multicenter clinical trials.
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The debate surrounding the benefits versus harms of blue light have become a topic of interest recently due to increased exposure. Blue light therapy has been utilized with some success in a variety of dermatologic conditions. However, potential harms have also been documented. Currently, there is no evidence to suggest a necessity for blue light photoprotection, but there are products available with proven efficacy for those desiring protection. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(6):472-476. doi:10.36849/JDD.7665.
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Luz , Pele , Humanos , Luz/efeitos adversos , Pele/efeitos da radiação , Dermatopatias/etiologia , Dermatopatias/terapia , Fototerapia/métodos , Fototerapia/efeitos adversos , Luz AzulRESUMO
Hidrocystomas are benign cysts of sweat duct epithelium that can present as single or multiple lesions, with or without pigmentation. The size is typically 1-3mm in diameter. Although hidrocystomas commonly occur in most parts of the head and neck region, occurrence on the scalp is rare. Herein, we present a 29-year-old woman with a giant pigmented apocrine hidrocystoma of the scalp, which, to our knowledge, represents the largest of its kind reported to date.
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Glândulas Apócrinas/patologia , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/patologia , Hidrocistoma/patologia , Neoplasias das Glândulas Sudoríparas/patologia , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Pigmentação , Couro Cabeludo/patologiaAssuntos
Hemocromatose , Neoplasias Cutâneas , Humanos , Hemocromatose/genética , Hemocromatose/complicações , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Neoplasias Cutâneas/genética , Neoplasias Cutâneas/epidemiologia , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Carcinoma Basocelular/epidemiologia , Carcinoma Basocelular/genética , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/genética , AdultoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The Pigmented Lesion Subcommittee of the Melanoma Prevention Working Group recently published a consensus statement that incompletely excised moderately dysplastic nevi (MDN) without clinical residual pigmentation can be observed and not re-excised. However, data regarding recurrence of MDN with positive histologic margins are quite scant. OBJECTIVE: We sought to extend the reported findings with a study to determine the recurrence rate of MDN with positive histologic margins. METHODS: We performed a retrospective study on MDN with positive histologic margins that were not re-excised and for which at least 1 year of clinical follow-up was available. RESULTS: We found a total of 147 such nevi from January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2013. Six MDN (5 compound and 1 junctional) or 4% recurred with an average recurrence time of 1.7 years. All of these MDN were evaluated by shave biopsies. LIMITATIONS: Subjectivity in grading of atypia is a limitation of this study. CONCLUSION: These data from a large study focusing exclusively on recurrence of MDN with positive histologic margins support the conclusion of the Pigmented Lesion Subcommittee that incompletely excised MDN do not require re-excision.
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Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/patologia , Nevo/cirurgia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/cirurgia , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Margens de Excisão , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neoplasia Residual , Nevo/patologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Neoplasias Cutâneas/patologia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Eruptaneous metastasis is an uncommon presentation of colorectal adenocarcinoma that can occur years after diagnosis of the primary cancer or manifest as the first sign of malignancy. It is essential to diagnose these metastases immediately, as this late-stage development carries a poor prognosis. The scalp is one of the less common sites for skin metastases and nodules may be mistaken for benign entities. In this case report, we report on the case of a 61-year-old woman with CREST syndrome who presented with a cutaneous metastasis to the scalp as the first sign ofcolorectal adenocarcinoma.
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Adenocarcinoma/secundário , Neoplasias Colorretais/patologia , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/secundário , Couro Cabeludo/patologia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/secundário , Biópsia , Síndrome CREST/complicações , Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , PrognósticoRESUMO
Papillary thyroid carcinoma, the most common subtype of thyroid malignancy, rarely presents with cutaneous metastatic spread. Despite metastatic cutaneous lesions presenting as slow and indolent growing nodules of the head and neck, such lesions most frequently appear in the setting of diffuse and dramatic metastatic disease and a bleak prognosis. Given the rarity of these metastatic lesions, the diagnosis may be delayed, and often the initial diagnosis is incorrect. Several case reports have been published in the literature noting unusual or interesting presentations of thyroid carcinoma with cutaneous metastasis. Here we present a classic case of a patient with a prior diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma presenting with a slowly growing ulcerated lesion on the neck nine years after partial thyroidectomy and characteristic histopathology on microscopic examination. Furthermore we review the literature regarding papillary thyroid carcinoma with cutaneous metastasis and the diagnostic challenge these lesions present to practitioners.
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Carcinoma/patologia , Pescoço/patologia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/patologia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/secundário , Neoplasias da Glândula Tireoide/patologia , Biópsia , Carcinoma/cirurgia , Carcinoma Papilar , Humanos , Imuno-Histoquímica , Queratina-7/análise , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Proteínas Nucleares/análise , Câncer Papilífero da Tireoide , Neoplasias da Glândula Tireoide/cirurgia , Fator Nuclear 1 de Tireoide , Tireoidectomia , Fatores de Tempo , Fatores de Transcrição/análiseRESUMO
The use of oral gauze is a quick, cheap, and effective method of preventing bleeding into the patient's mouth during dermatologic surgery. We recommend this technique combined with appropriate positioning for lesions in the perioral and perinasal regions. Similar approaches may be applied for the prevention of bleeding into the ear canal during facial/periauricular surgery.
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INTRODUCTION: Adolescents, an age group that can reduce sun exposure early, may benefit from school-based skin cancer education programs. Literature regarding the demographics of melanoma knowledge is sparse. OBJECTIVES: This study sought to evaluate melanoma knowledge among students in Texas viewing John Wayne Cancer Foundation Block the Blaze (JWCFBTB) presentations and identify group differences with regard to sociodemographic factors. METHODS: Before JWCFBTB presentations delivered in Houston and Dallas by health professions students, a pre-presentation melanoma knowledge quiz was distributed. This survey was adapted from a 2000 study evaluating melanoma knowledge in middle and high schoolers in Houston and Dallas. Respondents were also asked to provide their gender, age, grade, race, parent education level, and whether they are first-generation American. ANOVA and Tukey tests were used to evaluate demographic group differences in scores. Logistic regression models determined predictors of answering selected true/false questions correctly. RESULTS: One-way ANOVA tests showed statistically significant group differences in pre-test scores for all demographic factors evaluated. Females, Whites/Caucasians, students whose parents hold graduate degrees, and older students had higher scores. Black students and non-first-generation Americans were more likely to answer selected commonly missed questions correctly. CONCLUSIONS: Results from 2000 and 2020-2021 indicate older students from higher grade levels know more about melanoma, suggesting adolescents may benefit from earlier skin cancer education. Racial minorities and individuals of low socioeconomic status, who suffer from disparities in melanoma treatment and mortality, showed poorer melanoma knowledge. Targeting skin cancer education to disadvantaged schools may help remedy such gaps.
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Síndrome do Nevo Displásico , Melanoma , Humanos , Margens de Excisão , Neoplasias CutâneasAssuntos
Síndrome do Nevo Displásico , Melanoma , Humanos , Margens de Excisão , Neoplasias CutâneasRESUMO
Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common cancer, typically growing in sun-exposed areas, such as the nose. After complete excision of the tumor, the subsequent scar may exhibit multiple complications that are easily noticeable and cosmetically unsatisfactory. When performing a revision of such a scar, using a single surgical technique may be insufficient; rather, the surgeon may need to carefully plan and utilize several techniques to achieve the best cosmetic outcome. Here, we report a case that demonstrates successful use of surgical defatting and Z-plasty techniques to revise a scar of the nasal dorsum that exhibited pincushioning and webbing.
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Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica , Neoplasias Cutâneas , Cicatriz/etiologia , Cicatriz/cirurgia , Humanos , Nariz/cirurgia , Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica/métodos , Neoplasias Cutâneas/complicações , Neoplasias Cutâneas/cirurgiaRESUMO
Desmoplastic leiomyosarcoma is a rare histologic variant of cutaneous leiomyosarcoma seen more commonly in men in their 50s and 60s. This neoplasm typically presents as a solitary, enlarging red-pink nodule or plaque on the extensor surfaces of lower extremities. Its unusual histology mimics other cutaneous desmoplastic lesions and the knowledge of this entity and use of an appropriate immunohistochemical panel is essential to arrive at the correct diagnosis. We report a rare case of desmoplastic leiomyosarcoma of the left flank in a 66-year-old male who presented with itching and pain in a long-standing skin lesion. Histopathology showed the presence of individual and small aggregates of spindle to pleomorphic cells with numerous mitoses in a densely fibrotic stroma. Immunohistochemically, the cells were positive for smooth muscle actin, heavy chain myosin, and desmin, confirming their smooth muscle origin. A diagnosis of desmoplastic leiomyosarcoma was made. We discuss the case with a short review of the literature.
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Leiomiossarcoma/patologia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/patologia , Actinas/análise , Idoso , Desmina/análise , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Humanos , Leiomiossarcoma/cirurgia , Masculino , Melanoma/patologia , Cadeias Pesadas de Miosina/análise , Prurido/diagnóstico , Prurido/patologia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/cirurgiaRESUMO
Masks are coverings of the face that serve a variety of purposes. Throughout history, they have been used for religious ceremonies, theatric entertainment, protection of identity, and as a tool to limit the spread of infectious diseases. The development of masks in the medical setting has evolved along with our understanding of the mode of disease transmission, material science, and population health dynamics. The simple barrier face mask, surgical mask, and filtering facepiece respirator are each appropriate in different settings. Establishing evidence-based guidance behind the use of masks is essential, particularly in public health crises.
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Máscaras , Saúde Pública , Medicina Baseada em Evidências , Humanos , Exposição Ocupacional/prevenção & controleAssuntos
Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Melanoma , Neoplasias Cutâneas , Humanos , Melanoma/epidemiologia , Melanoma/diagnóstico , California/epidemiologia , Feminino , Adolescente , Neoplasias Cutâneas/epidemiologia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/diagnóstico , Masculino , Criança , Fatores SociodemográficosRESUMO
A simple maneuver is presented which simultaneously facilitates both adequate surgical site exposure and sufficient traction. A single suture with high tensile strength can be utilized to this end. This technique is especially helpful when the cutaneous surgeon is operating alone.
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Dermatológicos , Dermatologia/métodos , Pavilhão Auricular/cirurgia , Neoplasias da Orelha/cirurgia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/cirurgia , Humanos , Técnicas de Sutura , SuturasRESUMO
Atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX) is a rare cutaneous spindle-cell neoplasm. The tumor occurs most commonly in sun-damaged skin of the head and neck in elderly patients. A small subset of patients (approximately one in five cases) is middle-aged and presents with AFX of the trunk or extremities in areas without evidence of actinic damage. We report an unusual case of AFX of the lower leg in an 81-year-old woman with extensive actinic damage.