Treatment of keratinocyte carcinoma in elderly patients – a review of the current literature

A large percentage of the patients with keratinocyte carcinoma (KC, formerly known as non‐melanoma skin cancer) is of advanced age and often too frail for standard therapies. However, no specific treatment recommendations are given for this population. This review aimed to give an overview of the cu...

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Published in:Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2020-09, Vol.34 (9), p.1932-1943
Main Authors: Leus, A.J.G., Frie, M., Haisma, M.S., Terra, J.B., Plaat, B.E.C., Steenbakkers, R.J.H.M., Halmos, G.B., Rácz, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - therapy
Humans
Keratinocytes
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
Photochemotherapy
Review
Skin Neoplasms - therapy
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Summary:A large percentage of the patients with keratinocyte carcinoma (KC, formerly known as non‐melanoma skin cancer) is of advanced age and often too frail for standard therapies. However, no specific treatment recommendations are given for this population. This review aimed to give an overview of the current literature on the best practice for the treatment of elderly patients with KC. A literature search was performed in MEDLINE, using ‘keratinocyte carcinoma’, ‘elderly’, ‘treatment’ and various synonyms. Case reports, reviews, comments, non‐English literature and studies with a sample size
ISSN:0926-9959
1468-3083
DOI:10.1111/jdv.16268