title: Malignant epithelial tumors: Part II. Therapy and prevention.
abstract: A multitude of surgical and non-surgical therapies are available to treat malignant epithelial tumors of the skin. The article summarizes the current treatment options for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and keratoacanthoma. Moreover, the possibilities of primary and secondary prevention for high-risk patients are reviewed. The decision about the best therapeutic option depends on location, age, and general health of the patient as well as the risk of tumor recurrence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology of the Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
authors.forename: Ioannis
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Manousaridis
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leverkus
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents