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Clinicodemographic and Dermoscopic Features of Basal Cell Carcinoma among Filipino Patients Seen in a Tertiary Care Clinic

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Dermoscopy enhances detection of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), especially for the pigmented subtype common among Asians. However, there is limited data on dermoscopic features of BCC in Filipinos. Objectives: The objective of this study is to describe the clinicopathologic profile and dermoscopic features of BCC in Filipinos seen in a tertiary care clinic. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Philippines from November 2019 to December 2021 in a tertiary care clinic. Fifty-three (53) lesions suspicious for BCC were analyzed using dermoscopy prior to histologic confirmation. Fifty (50) biopsy-proven BCC lesions were included in the analysis. Results: Lesions were more commonly seen in females (72.50%), and located on the head and neck (88%). The most common histopathologic subtype was nodular (74%). The most common dermoscopic features were large blue-gray ovoid nests (86%) and ulcerations (70%). CONCLUSION: The most common BCC type among the study participants was nodular, with large blue-gray ovoid nests and ulceration seen on dermoscopy.

Source: Acta Medica Philippina

DOI: 10.47895/amp.v58i17.7486

Authors: Juan Paolo David S. Villena, MD, Mary Antonette D. Atienza, MD, Nicole Marella G. Tan, MD, Val Constantine S. Cua, MD, Blythe N. Ke, MD-MBA, Arunee H. Siripunvarapon, MD

Institutions: Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila

Language: English

Topic: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402995634

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