title: [Neglected non-melanoma skin cancer].
abstract: In Denmark the incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) has increased over the past 30 years, and it is presumed that the incidence of neglected NMSC will increase. Neglected NMSC is frequently seen in patients with psychosocial disabilities. If treatment is delayed consequences regarding treatment options and prognosis can be severe. We describe two cases of patients with psychosocial disabilities and neglected NMSC. In conclusion physicians, who treat patients with psychosocial disabilities and NMSCs, should be aware of the risk of neglect and ensure that treatment is complied.
authors.affiliation: Klinik for Plastikkirurgi, Brystkirurgi og Brandsårsbehandling, HovedOrtoCentret, Rigshospitalet, København Ø, Denmark. jakobastrup@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: Jakob
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gudmundsson Astrup
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Yadete
mesh_terms: D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology; D013997:Time Factors