Enhancement of the clinical margins of Bowen's disease by acetowhitening.
Acetic acid was applied preoperatively to 12 lesions of Bowen's disease to determine if acetowhitening could more clearly define clinical margins. Acetowhitening disclosed the true margins better than unenhanced direct visualization, and subclinical extension of Bowen's disease was revealed by acetowhitening in three lesions. Acetowhitening can be a useful adjunct in the surgical management of Bowen's disease.
Department of Dermatology, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
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Baker
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Hobbs
D000085:Acetates; D019342:Acetic Acid; D001913:Bowen's Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*
D000085:Acetates; D019342:Acetic Acid