The influence of embryology of the mid-face on the spread of epithelial malignancies.
A review of 150 cases of mid-face skin cancers treated by the fresh tissue technique of microscopic controlled excision has revealed local epithelial cancer spread to be markedly influenced by embryological fusion planes. Knowledge of facial embryology which is reviewed in this article should allow the surgeon to better predict and treat mid-facial skin cancer.
D000328:Adult; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005145:Face / Q000196:embryology*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness