Difficult to diagnose and aggressive BCCs

Dr Steven Tomas discusses the features and management of subtypes of BCCs that have a more aggressive course.‘Infiltrative’ , ‘micronodular’ and ‘morphoeic’ BCCs can infiltrate widely and deeply with relatively little change in the overlying skin surface. Assessing the margins of the lesion histologically can bedifficult increases the chance of incomplete resection and recurrence. Recurrent or residual disease is more difficult to treat, and itself has higher recurrence and incomplete removal rates. These tumours require carefully planned, aggressive treatment to cure.

Source: Australian Family Physician audio - June 30, 2009 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts