Basal cell carcinoma of the skin: prognosis, treatment, pictures

Basal cell carcinoma presents with a malignant tumor of the skin. In this case, the cancer develops from skin cells. Already in its title the tumor receives a response to the origin, as it takes its beginning in the cells of the basal layer of the epidermis.

Just say that, despite the fact that basal cell carcinoma has all the symptoms of cancer can penetrate neighboring tissues, destroying cells and tissues, and after treatment is less likely to return again and again, it rarely metastasizes, that is its main distinguishing black.

Basal cell carcinoma from the symptoms to the forecast

The most frequent location of basal cell carcinoma is the face and neck. Schematically we can describe the whole process of its appearance in the following sequence:

• The skin appears knot of pale pink, which in appearance may be mistaken for

  The tumor continues to grow and its center can form an ulcer, which is constantly increasing.

  In addition, with the growth of the tumor, it can penetrate into the tissues of the skin but also in cartilage and bone, causing severe pain syndrome.

  Complications of basal cell carcinoma

  Treating any type of cancer, basal cell carcinoma can be attributed to the benign mind tumors, as it has not metastasized.

  The main complication that can cause a tumor, it is necessary to recognize the destruction of cartilage and bone that occurs in its penetration into these structures.

  Important! If the process was not stopped in time, basalioma affects bone and tissues until the eyes and the membranes of the brain, and this can lead to death.

   

  Diagnosis

  First and foremost, in the diagnosis of works of cytological and histological examination of scrapings. Used as well and the swab is taken as well from the surface of the tumor.

  It is important to accurately diagnose the disease, as the clinical picture can be similar to other problems that affect the skin. First of all it concerns such diseases as:

  • Scleroderma.
  • Lichen planus.

  • Pay attention to when choosing a treatment and how the tumor presented, that is, it is the initial event or recurrent tumor. In the second case, it is necessary to tailor treatment in ways that was previously used.

    However, the most common and effective solution to the problem of basal cell carcinoma remains surgical intervention.

    Important! Of tumor resistance to radiotherapy or a relapse, are also key indicators to the use of surgical intervention. Repeat excision of basal cell carcinoma is carried out using a special surgical microscope.

    In addition to surgicalintervention: the tumor can be removed by way of cryosurgery when a tumor is exposed to liquid nitrogen. However, this method only works when the location of the tumor in the upper layers of the epidermis without penetration into the surrounding tissue.

    The following method of tumor removal – irradiation. Radiation therapy is indicated for small size and carried out using brachytherapy radiotherapy. If the lesion is found extensive use and brachytherapy and remote gamma-therapy. When complications when the tumor has already sprouted in the tissue, irradiation can be combined with surgery.

    At a probability of complications from surgical intervention, recommended laser removal of the tumor. This primarily applies to elderly patients that are difficult to tolerate surgery.

    Used in the treatment and local chemotherapy, when the affected area of the skin is applied to a special application, consisting of cytostatics, for example, it may be metotreksat, fluorouracil.

    The prognosis of tumors

    Due to the fact that tumors have no metastases, one can speak of a favorable prognosis. However, without treatment, or in advanced stages, the prognosis becomes serious and extremely complex.

    Especially it is important to begin treatment at an early stage of the disease. Plus, because of the tendency to profuse and permanent retidivirovania, doctors include basal cell carcinoma with a diameter of 20 mm to the already complicated scenario.

    Initiation of treatment until the tumor reaches such a size and start to germinate in the tissue surrounding it, gives a 98% chance of complete cure from tumors.

    If the carcinoma has invaded the neighboring tissues and structures, then after surgical removal remain a small cosmetic defects in the form of scars.

    
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