title: Dermoscopy for Identification of Basal Cell Carcinomas in Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome During Carbon Dioxide Laser Surgery.
abstract: Basal cell nevus syndrome (BCNS) is a rare autosomal dominant condition best known for the development of early and multiple basal cell carcinomas (BCCs). Because the condition requires lifetime surveillance for new cancers, an efficient method of identification and treatment is desirable, especially in children. Dermoscopy and carbon dioxide laser have previously been shown to be effective in the identification and treatment, respectively, of BCCs in BCNS. We present here a case illustrating that the use of these modalities in a single session provides patients with safe and effective treatment that is efficient, cosmetically acceptable, and minimally disruptive to their lives.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona.
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sorensen
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona.
authors.forename: Sierra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wolter
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona.
authors.forename: Nirav
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona.
authors.forename: Ronald
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona.
authors.forename: Harper
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Price
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001478:Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D046169:Dermoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery