Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Hospital Consult
Clinical Characterization of Leukemia Cutis Presentation
Given the wide variability in appearance, symptoms, distribution, and stage of leukemia at presentation, dermatologists and oncologists need to...
Original Research
Patient-Driven Management Using Same-Day Noninvasive Diagnosis and Complete Laser Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinomas: A Pilot Study
Novel imaging modalities such as reflectance confocal microscopy and optical coherence tomography can be used to diagnose, monitor treatment...
Case Letter
Kaposi Sarcoma in a Patient With Postpolio Syndrome
Patients with postpolio syndrome (PPS) characterized by venous insufficiency may represent a population at increased risk for Kaposi sarcoma (KS...
Photo Challenge
New Plaques Arising at Site of Previously Excised Basal Cell Carcinoma
A 79-year-old man presented to dermatology with an enlarging bump on the right cheek. He reported a history of basal cell carcinoma on the medial...
Conference Coverage
Serum test sheds light on Merkel cell carcinoma
LAS VEGAS – The rare skin cancer is linked to a subclinical virus and a serum test can offer clinicians useful insight into tumor burden.
Case Letter
Antecedent Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia May Be Associated With More Aggressive Mycosis Fungoides
Patients with mycosis fungoides (MF) are at increased risk for second hematologic malignancies, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). This...
Conference Coverage
Cutaneous squamous cell cancer staging still requires refinement
LAS VEGAS – As cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma draws more attention, two popular staging systems still need refinement.
Latest News
Researchers working to squash recurrence of superficial BCCs
LAS VEGAS – For now, surgery remains the gold standard of treatment to prevent recurrence.
Clinical Review
Systemic Medications Linked to an Increased Risk for Skin Malignancy
Patients should be educated about the increased risk for skin malignancy while undergoing treatment with BRAF inhibitors, sonic hedgehog–...
Photo Challenge
Erythematous Plaques and Nodules on the Abdomen and Groin
An 82-year-old man presented with acute abdominal pain and distension as well as an abdominal rash of 4 months' duration that was expanding...
Case Letter
Basal Cell Carcinoma Arising in Nevus Sebaceous During Pregnancy
The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy and puberty appear to play a role in the development of neoplasms in nevus sebaceous (NS) lesions...