Cutaneous Malignancy of the Head and Neck

Wojciech K. Mydlarz; Randal S. Weber; Michael E. Kupferman

doi:10.1016/j.soc.2015.03.010

Cutaneous Malignancy of the Head and Neck

Wojciech K. Mydlarz, Randal S. Weber, Michael E. Kupferman

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Abstract

Most skin cancers of the head and neck are nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSCs). Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the most frequent types of NMSCs. Treatment options including wide local excision, Mohs surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and cervical lymphadenectomy and adjuvant radiation when warranted offer a high cure rate, while balancing excellent functional and cosmetic outcomes. Evaluation by a multidisciplinary team is highly recommended with advanced and aggressive lesions. Avoidance of sunburns and acute sun damage, sunscreen protection, and early identification and evaluation of suspicious lesions remain the first line of defense against skin cancers.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	593-613
Number of pages	21
Journal	Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
Volume	24
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soc.2015.03.010
State	Published - Jul 1 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
Head and neck
Melanoma
Nonmelanoma skin cancer
Radiation therapy
Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
Wide local excision (WLE)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Oncology

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Cutaneous Malignancy of the Head and Neck

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