[Neglected non-melanoma skin cancer].

Ugeskr Laeger

Klinik for Plastikkirurgi, Brystkirurgi og Brandsårsbehandling, HovedOrtoCentret, Rigshospitalet, København Ø, Denmark.

Published: March 2012

In Denmark the incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) has increased over the past 30 years, and it is presumed that the incidence of neglected NMSC will increase. Neglected NMSC is frequently seen in patients with psychosocial disabilities. If treatment is delayed consequences regarding treatment options and prognosis can be severe. We describe two cases of patients with psychosocial disabilities and neglected NMSC. In conclusion physicians, who treat patients with psychosocial disabilities and NMSCs, should be aware of the risk of neglect and ensure that treatment is complied.

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