Vulvar basal cell carcinoma treated with Mohs micrographic surgery: A case series and systematic review Review
| Authors: | Caussade, M. C.; Aguero, R.; Donoso, F.; Alshaikh, H.; Castro, J. C.; Cárdenas, C.; Droppelmann, K.; Uribe, P.; Rossi, A. M.; Navarrete-Dechent, C. |
| Review Title: | Vulvar basal cell carcinoma treated with Mohs micrographic surgery: A case series and systematic review |
| Abstract: | Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. Vulvar BCC accounts for < 1% of all BCCs but can be difficult to manage due to its functionally and cosmetically relevant anatomical location. Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a tissue-sparing technique that ensures complete margin analysis, minimizing recurrence while preserving healthy tissue. In this study, we systematically reviewed the literature, searching for cases of vulvar BCC treated with MMS. Eight articles representing 17 cases of vulvar BCC treated with MMS have been published, and we added three extra cases of our own experience. The present study highlights the relevance of including BCC in the differential diagnosis of vulvar dermatosis and the key role of MMS in the vulvar region, where tissue sparing and preservation of functionality are vital. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | aged; aged, 80 and over; middle aged; case report; basal cell carcinoma; skin neoplasms; pathology; skin tumor; surgery; carcinoma, basal cell; mohs surgery; mohs micrographic surgery; vulvar neoplasms; procedures; vulva tumor; very elderly; humans; human; female |
| Journal Title: | Clinical and Experimental Dermatology |
| Volume: | 50 |
| Issue: | 9 |
| ISSN: | 1365-2230 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Date Published: | 2025-09-01 |
| Start Page: | 1843 |
| End Page: | 1847 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1093/ced/llaf203 |
| PUBMED: | 40377143 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Source: Scopus |
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