Recurrent basal cell carcinoma treated with cryosurgery.
BACKGROUND
Although there are reports of cure rates achieved by cryosurgery for primary basal cell carcinomas (BCCs), there are few data on the cryosurgical treatment of recurrent BCCs.


OBJECTIVE
Our purpose was to discuss case selection, cryosurgical management, and results of therapy.


METHODS
Cryosurgery was performed in 54 patients with 56 recurrent BCCs. The treatment consisted of aggressive freezing including an adequate margin of surrounding tissue.


RESULTS
Wound healing was favorable and the cosmetic results were excellent. Two recurrences were found and were referred for Mohs micrographic surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
We conclude that cryosurgical treatment of selected recurrent BCCs yields results that compare favorably with other methods of treatment.
Kuflik
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Department of Dermatology, University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D003452:Cryosurgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000601:surgery*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*