Aggressive Squamous Carcinomas of the Scalp
September 2006
in “
Dermatologic Surgery
”
squamous cell carcinoma SCC Mohs surgery alopecia actinic damage satellite lesions bone invasion regional metastasis systemic metastasis wide excision margin control split-thickness grafting postoperative irradiation osteoradionecrosis wide scalp resection radiation therapy wound healing complications skin cancer Mohs micrographic surgery hair loss sun damage cancer spread skin grafting radiation treatment bone damage from radiation scalp surgery radiotherapy healing issues
Studysummary This study reported that squamous cell carcinomas of the scalp can become extraordinarily aggressive, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and careful use of treatment strategies like wide excision and radiation therapy.
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