The nevoid basal-cell carcinoma syndrome. Simultaneous extirpation of numerous basal-cell carcinomas on the face by curettage and electrodesiccation under general anesthesia.
The case of a young, mentally retarded woman with the nevoid basal-cell carcinoma syndrome is presented in whom about 150 basal-cell carcinomas on the face were treated simultaneously be curettage and electrodesiccation with the patient under general anesthesia. Such a method is excellent for eradicating numerous carcinomas rapidly, effectively, and at once, especially when cooperation of the patient is not optimal.
D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001478:Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D003475:Curettage; D004598:Electrosurgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications