Patient-driven management using same-day noninvasive diagnosis and complete laser treatment of basal cell carcinomas: a pilot study

Cutis. 2019 Dec;104(6):345-348;350;351;E1;E2.

Abstract

The increasing incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) poses a serious public health concern. Standard care for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) requires patients to attend multiple visits for diagnosis and treatment. This pilot study describes a model of care that aims to alleviate some of the demand placed both on the specialty and on patients by utilizing a novel same-day approach to BCC management with noninvasive diagnosis, same-day treatment, and noninvasive imaging follow-up. This study evaluates the efficacy of the 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treating BCC while leveraging noninvasive imaging technology for diagnosis and confirmation of clearance.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / therapy*
  • Dermoscopy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Lasers, Solid-State / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pilot Projects
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence
  • Treatment Outcome