Incidence of incomplete excision in surgically treated cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and identification of the related risk factors.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer with potential risks for metastasis and recurrence if left untreated or incompletely excised. This case series study was designed to determine the frequency of incompletely excised SCCs and the related risk factors. A total of 273 SCCs (253 patients) excised in Razi dermatology hospital of Tehran from 2006-2008, were evaluated and were analyzed by Chi-square or t-test.

Topical 0.03% Atropine vs. 15% aluminum chloride in treating multiple eccrine hidrocystomas: a randomized single blind controlled study.

Background: Multiple eccrine hidrocystomas pose a significant treatment challenge due to their facial location and tendency to scar after traditional surgical and other destructive modalities.

Aims: To compare two frequently used non-destructive therapeutic modalities.

Materials And Methods: Thirty patients with multiple eccrine hidrocystomas were enrolled in the study.

Lethal systemic Degos disease with prominent cardio-pulmonary involvement.

Degos disease DD is a rare obstructive vasculopathy characterized by distinctive skin lesions. Involvement of the soles, palms and genitalia is rare. In most cases, disease has an unfavorable course and involves gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system and occasionally other organs.