title: Nonsurgical treatment modalities for primary cutaneous malignancies.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Various modalities have been available to treat primary cutaneous malignancies. Although not indicated for certain aggressive tumors, many of the newest regimens involve noninvasive techniques. It behooves both the nonsurgeon and the surgeon alike to be apprised of all treatment options, their indications, and their efficacy.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The objective was to review the indications and published data on various nonsurgical treatment options for primary cutaneous malignancy.
  
  
  METHODS
  This study is a literature review.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Many nonsurgical treatment options exist for primary cutaneous malignancies. In determining which modalities to implement, consideration must be given to careful patient selection, tumor type, and appropriate expectations. Additionally, adjunctive/combination therapy may be used before or after surgery.
authors: Division of Dermatology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri 63141, USA. sftull@charter.net
authors: Stacey
authors: S
authors: Tull
authors: Kara
authors: K
authors: Nunley
authors: Roberta
authors: R
authors: Sengelmann
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*