Basal cell carcinoma surgery specialist physician
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer and occurs at the level of the basal cells of the skin. This condition is primarily associated with prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation and frequently appears on sun-exposed areas, such as the face, scalp, ears, or neck. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for preventing the spread of the lesion. During the medical consultation, the physician evaluates the skin lesion and establishes a personalized treatment plan, which may include surgical excision of the tumor.
Cutaneous oncologic surgery
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer and develops at the level of basal cells of the epidermis. Although it usually progresses slowly and rarely metastasizes, this cutaneous tumor can become locally invasive if not treated promptly.
Basal cell carcinoma most frequently appears on areas of skin chronically exposed to ultraviolet radiation, such as the face, nose, eyelids, scalp, ears, or neck. Risk factors include prolonged sun exposure, repeated sunburns, fair skin phototype, advanced age, and history of skin lesions.
Lesions may have different clinical appearances, including pearly nodules, erythematous plaques, or difficult-to-heal ulcerations. For this reason, dermatological evaluation and early diagnosis are essential.
The main treatment of basal cell carcinoma is surgical excision of the lesion. This procedure involves complete removal of the tumor together with a safety margin of healthy tissue, to reduce the risk of recurrence.
During the medical consultation, the physician evaluates the size of the lesion, its location, and skin characteristics. Based on this evaluation, a personalized treatment plan is established, adapted to each patient.
TEAM
