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Nova Southeastern University

2018

Basal cell carcinoma

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Treatment Outcomes Of Mohs Surgery Vs. Imiquimod In Basal Cell Carcinoma, Mir Saleem, Julianna Robinson Jan 2018

Treatment Outcomes Of Mohs Surgery Vs. Imiquimod In Basal Cell Carcinoma, Mir Saleem, Julianna Robinson

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Background: Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer, and a growing number of cases are diagnosed each year. There are many treatment options available, however finding the best treatment that has the lowest recurrence rate and morbidity is a challenge. The treatment options vary from topical or systemic medications to special procedures to surgical interventions. Treatment’s effectiveness largely differs on the BCC sub-type and its individual features. Method: Data was collected from the charts of patients that were diagnosed with BCC. The selected patients were treated by either Mosh surgery or Imiquimod. Results: Majority …