Publications by authors named "L J Kandathil"
Article Synopsis
- Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma (PCACC) is a rare and complex skin cancer first identified in 1975, which can be easily mistaken for other skin tumors like melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma.
- Diagnosing PCACC requires detailed examination using both standard tissue staining and special immunohistochemical markers.
- A case study of a 31-year-old patient shows successful surgical treatment of a scalp tumor, achieving good cosmetic results after complete resection.
Mucocutaneous Melanoma - A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Problem.
Acta Dermatovenerol Croat
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- Mucosal melanoma, particularly mucosal-oral and mixed mucocutaneous forms, is rare and presents diagnostic and treatment challenges due to differences from cutaneous melanoma.
- *The staging and treatment for these types of melanoma need to be tailored to each individual, with overlaps and distinctions between classifications.
- *The case study of a 69-year-old patient highlights the complexities of mucosal melanoma's pathogenesis and the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in managing diagnosis and treatment.
Tumors of the scalp remain a serious challenge for clinicians since poor locoregional skin elasticity hinders the ability to utilise certain flaps, limiting the choice of reconstructive techniques available. As a result, surgical restoration of medium to large-sized defects are left to the discretion of the surgeon, who with a comprehensive knowledge of restorative techniques, along with the advantages, limitations as well as a sound understanding of the locoregional anatomy, can make thorough decisions on the choice of which flap is best suited for the defect. Here we present two cases where the double hatchet flap was employed as a dermatosurgical approach in order to provide exceptional cosmetic results.
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