title: Imaging in cutaneous oncology: radiology for dermies.
abstract: An overview of currently available imaging modalities is presented. Indications for imaging in cutaneous nonmelanoma skin cancers, selection of the most appropriate and cost-effective study, limitations, and risks are discussed. Finally, representative cases are discussed with emphasis on choice of imaging study for preoperative staging and treatment planning.
authors.affiliation: Section of Dermatologic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology, Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. vidimoa@ccf.org
authors.forename: Allison T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Vidimos
authors.forename: Todd W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Stultz
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D015580:Mohs Surgery; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography