| Title | Actinic keratosis: from the skin to the lip. |
| Author(s) | Zide MF |
| Institution | John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA. drzide@facialoralsurg.com |
| Source | J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008 Jun; 66(6):1162-76. |
| MeSH | Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Biopsy
Chemexfoliation
Cryosurgery
Electrosurgery
Facial Dermatoses
Facial Neoplasms
Fluorouracil
Humans
Keratosis
Laser Therapy
Leukoplakia, Oral
Lip
Lip Diseases
Lip Neoplasms
Male
Middle Aged
Precancerous Conditions
Sunlight
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| Abstract | 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. |
| Language | eng |
| Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
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| PubMed ID | 18486781 |
