This content is machine translated Merkel cell carcinoma – a highly malignant skin tumor Overview of current guideline recommendations on diagnosis and treatment Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare but aggressive form of skin cancer. It mainly affects older people, with the median age at diagnosis being 75 years. Adjuvant radiotherapy is recommended…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Skin cancer diagnostics New study on AI-assisted detection of basal cell carcinoma. Diagnostic systems using artificial intelligence are able to quickly and accurately classify abnormal skin lesions and offer great potential for improving diagnostic accuracy. This is also demonstrated by a new…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Basal cell carcinoma What are the treatment options? The gold standard remains surgical excision with or without histologic incision margin control, although Mohs surgery offers many advantages. If excision is impossible or incomplete, radiotherapy is an alternative. Topical…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Skin surgery Tips and tricks for practice The majority of simple surgical procedures on the skin organ can be easily performed in the office. However, as with any surgical procedure, a clear indication and selection of the…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Editorial Integrate sun protection into everyday life “I’m never in the sun” or “I’m not a sun worshipper” are phrases we as physicians love to hear when we answer patients’ questions about the cause of their just-diagnosed…
