10.1055/b-0039-171454 11 Management of Malignant Eyelid and Periocular Tumors Abstract “Management of Malignant Eyelid and Periocular Tumors” discusses the many different treatment modalities that have been advocated, by a variety…
10.1055/b-0039-171448 5 Abnormal Eyelashes Abstract “Abnormal Eyelashes” discusses the condition in which eyelashes contact and irritate the eyeball in the absence of eyelid entropion; this is called trichiasis if the…
Dermoscopic analysis of pigmented skin lesions is based on four algorithms: • pattern analysis; • the ABCD rule; • Menzies’ 11-point checklist; and • the 7-point checklist. The common denominator…
Introduction When you examine a skin lesion with dermoscopy, it might be obviously benign or malignant. There is also a gray zone of equivocal lesions. Gray-zone lesions will commonly be…
Other names for dermoscopy Dermatoscopy Epiluminescence microscopy (ELM) Skin surface microscopy Dermoscopy is an in vivo noninvasive diagnostic technique that magnifies the skin in such a way that color and structure…
Introduction The surgical treatment of breast cancer has undergone a paradigm shift and evolved from the Halsted radical mastectomy to the simple mastectomy and now includes breast conservation therapy (BCT)….
The surgical management of breast cancer has evolved significantly over recent years, commonly trending away from radical procedures, toward those with less extensive resections and decreased patient morbidity. Such types…
Introduction Breast conservation therapy, or partial mastectomy, continues to be a popular treatment option for breast cancer patients. As a result, the demand for suitable oncoplastic reconstructive options is imperative….
Introduction Breast Conservation Increased compliance with breast cancer screening guidelines, as well as advancements in imaging technology, have led to earlier detection of breast cancer. Currently, the majority of breast…
Steven J. Kronowitz Oncoplasty is state-of-the-art for repair of partial mastectomy defects and is optimally performed before the delivery of radiotherapy. Depending on the pathology, access to intraoperative tumor margin assessment,…
