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Nonsurgical Treatment Options For Basal Cell Carcinoma, Mary H. Lien, Vernon K. Sondak
Nonsurgical Treatment Options For Basal Cell Carcinoma, Mary H. Lien, Vernon K. Sondak
Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery Faculty Publications
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) remains the most common form of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in Caucasians, with perhaps as many as 2 million new cases expected to occur in the United States in 2010. Many treatment options, including surgical interventions and nonsurgical alternatives, have been utilized to treat BCC. In this paper, two non-surgical options, imiquimod therapy and photodynamic therapy (PDT), will be discussed. Both modalities have demonstrated acceptable disease control rates, cosmetically superior outcomes, and short-term cost-effectiveness. Further studies evaluating long-term cure rates and long-term cost effectiveness of imiquimod therapy and PDT are needed.
Laparoscopic Drainage Of A Hepatic Echinococcal Cyst: A Case Report, Steven B. Goldin, James J. L. Mateka, Michael J. Schnaus, Sujat Dahal
Laparoscopic Drainage Of A Hepatic Echinococcal Cyst: A Case Report, Steven B. Goldin, James J. L. Mateka, Michael J. Schnaus, Sujat Dahal
Surgery Faculty Publications
The Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm causes hepatic echinococcosis. It is endemic in the Mediterranean region, Middle East, and South America. Human infection is secondary to accidental consumption of ova in feces. Absorption through the bowel wall and entrance into the portal circulation leads to liver infection. This case involves a 34 y/o Moroccan male with an echinococcal liver cyst. His chief complaint was RUQ pain. The patient was treated with albendazole and praziquantel. His PMH and PSH was noncontributory. Patient was not on any other medications. ROS was otherwise unremarkable. The patient was AF VSS. He was tender to palpation in …