[Skin cancer of the nose - methods and results of surgical treatment].

BACKGROUND

Non-melanoma skin cancer particularly basal cell carcinoma is the most common human malignancy in Caucasians. The majority of these tumours (80-90%) arise on the sun exposed parts of face. Lesions of the nose are the most challenging for the surgeon, because of the aesthetic feature.

THE AIM

The aim of the study is to evaluate results of surgical treatment of nose skin cancer.

MATERIALS AND METHOD

Authors analysed retrospectively 23 cases of skin cancer of the nose. Demographic data, aesthetic units, surgical methods and complications as well as aesthetic and functional results of treatment were noted.

RESULTS

23 people (9 male and 14 female) with 23 skin lesions were included to the study. The mean age was 72 ± 13 years. Majority of tumours infiltrated more then 1 nose aesthetic subunit. The most common surgical method of reconstruction was bilobed flap. Most of patients presented good aesthetic and functional outcome.

CONCLUSIONS

The most important stage of treatment is proper qualification to surgical treatment - selection of reconstruction method, what establish radicalness of resection and good aesthetic and functional results.