It is the small nodular ulcerated (rodent ulcer) lesion over the face or neck mostly over the sun that exposes part of the body. It rarely develops on the dorsum of the hand.

SYMPTOMS

nodular ulcerated lesion

Itching

Pigmentation

Mostly over the dorsum of hand or sun exposed area  

OPERATIVE PROCEDURE 

It needs to be excised with some part of surrounding normal skin and sent for biopsy (laboratory checkup) to see if the abnormal lesion is completely removed and no part of it remains within the skin.

FAQS

1. What are the most common complications?

 Involve any vital structure and cause its malfunction (locally invasive)

2. What are the outcomes of surgical excision?

Outcomes are better if it is excised with safe borders (abnormal tissue is removed with some part of adjacent normal tissue from all 4 sides and depth as well).

3. What is the approximate duration of the procedure?

Few minutes to hours, but it depends on the type of deformity.

4. What setup is required for the procedure?

Day care is set up, usually patients admitted for a few hours to one day.

 

Written by :  Dr. Afaq Saleem

Copyrights: Pakistan association of Plastic Surgeons