Main description:

This book provides a concise and practical guide to dermatologists, dermatologists in training, primary care physicians, plastic surgeons and others working in skin cancer and dermatological surgery. Each case allows readers to gain a thorough and practical knowledge of the wide range of cases they may encounter. The authors have carefully selected cases to highlight evidence-based practice. The book describes the top skin cancer and skin cancer surgery identification and treatment issues and provides essential information to treat these patients suffering from melanoma, squamous cell cancer, basal cell cancer, Merkel cell cancers and other skin maladies. In addition the authors have included several cases in the field of dermatoscopy and SRT (superficial radiation) for skin cancer.

Contents:

Malignant melanoma of the Ear: Mastoid Interpolation Flap Reconstruction Tips.- One technique fits all: the versatility of the full thickness graft on the lateral wall of the nose.- Islands on the cheek: island flaps on the cheek and a modified oblique-sigmoid flap.- Rotation Flaps of the Scalp: study of the design, planning and biomechanics of single, double and triple pedicle flaps.- Double-advancement 'H' Flaps for very large defects of the forehead: design, planning and the use of sub-periosteal dissection to increase mobility.- The Modified Rhomboid flap: an improvement on the traditional technique and its use in defects of the ala nasi.- The Keystone Design Perforator Island Flap: an easy option for the lower limb, but how does it actually work?.- Amelanotic Malignant melanoma of the toe presenting as an ulcer: management and biopsy guidelines.- Revisiting the halo graft - why does it heal faster when compared to conventional split-skin grafts?.- Balloon Cell Nevi and Balloon Cell Melanomas - what are they?.- Topical treatment of skin cancers and the risks of 'fighting fire with fire.- When a Lipoma wasn't a Lipoma.- How small is small for a melanoma?.- Multiple Basal Cell Carcinomas and Superficial Radiation Therapy.- Adenocystic Carcinoma.- Sebaceous Carcinoma.- Metastatic Cutaneous Adenocarcinoma.- Zosteriform Cutaneous Metastasis.