Basal cell carcinoma - the most common form of skin cancer. Methods of treatment

Abstract

Introduction: Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. The lifetime risk is estimated as 33% to 39% in white men and 23% to 28% in white women. Because of that it is a very crucial disease for public health. In this article will be described main pathways of treatment which are especially recommended and are the most wide used for different types of basal cell carcinoma. Main division of interventions type used in treatment of basal cell carcinoma are surgical (physical) and non-surgical (medical). Surgical (physical) includes surgical standard excision, Mohs micrographic surgery, curettage and cautery, cryosurgery and laser therapy (ablative lasers, pulsed dye lasers). Non-surgical (medical) includes radiotherapy, topical imiquimod, topical 5- fluorouracil, photodynamic therapy, intralesional interferon.

Aim of study: Literature review of the most recommended treatment of basal cell carcinoma.

State of knowledge: In this publication will be desribed a current state of knowledge about basic and the most crucial basal cell carcinoma treatment.

Conclusion: Because of incidence rate of basal cell carcinoma which is very high- there are many reports about treatment of this disease. Treatment of this disease, especially among low risk patients, is very effective.