Benign Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors of the Hand and Upper Limb-2016 Comprehensive Review: Skin Cancer and Related Lesions

2016 Comprehensive Review: Skin Cancer and Related Lesions

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Video Summary

In the video, the speaker discusses skin cancer and related lesions as well as amputations and prosthetics. They explain that the layers of the skin have different characteristics that impact how these conditions are treated and reconstructed. They mention specific types of lesions that may resemble cancer but are not yet cancerous, such as pyogenic granuloma. They also discuss non-melanoma skin cancers, such as squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, as well as melanoma. The speaker emphasizes the importance of proper biopsy techniques, including full-thickness biopsies for pigmented lesions. They also discuss treatment options, such as surgical excision with margins and Mohs surgery for recurrent or difficult-to-treat lesions. Other treatment options, such as radiation therapy, are mentioned but not recommended. The importance of lymph node mapping and biopsy for melanoma is also discussed. Overall, the video provides information on various skin conditions and their management. No credits were mentioned in the transcript.

Keywords

skin cancer

lesions

amputations

prosthetics

biopsy techniques

Mohs surgery