Zide MF
Actinic keratosis: from the skin to the lip. [Journal Article]
J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008 Jun; 66(6):1162-76.
PURPOSE: Actinic keratoses are commonly the result of intense sun damage to the skin and lips of susceptible patients. The purposes of this 2-section article are to familiarize the surgeon with options for care and to suggest methods of incorporation into practice as a true benefit to patients.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: The first section discusses the options chosen for patients who were referred to the Facial Lesion Clinic in a county hospital for precancerous or cancerous facial lesions; the second section reviews ramifications for precancerous sun-damaged lips with clinical leukoplakia.
RESULTS: Methods are available to aid patients with precancerous facial and lip lesions. Choices have been presented with patient examples.
CONCLUSION: Patients with precancerous facial and lip lesions should receive therapy that diagnoses or treats these lesions. Long-term avoidance or mere observation of these lesions will portend future cancer.
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