The role of imaging in the management of patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer: Diagnostic modalities and applications

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2017 Apr;76(4):579-588. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.10.010.

Abstract

While uncomplicated cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer can be treated with surgery, destruction, or topical therapy alone, advanced or neglected cases require more complex management decisions. Dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons should be familiar with the imaging techniques relevant to cutaneous oncology and their value in different clinical scenarios. Herein we review imaging modalities used in management of nonmelanoma skin cancer.

Keywords: Merkel cell carcinoma; basal cell carcinoma; computed tomography; dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans; imaging; magnetic resonance imaging; positron emission tomography; radiology; skin cancer; squamous cell carcinoma; ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnostic imaging*
  • Contrast Media / adverse effects
  • Disease Management
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Multimodal Imaging / methods
  • Organ Specificity
  • Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography / methods
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ultrasonography / methods

Substances

  • Contrast Media