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Is there a general consensus on margins to use when treating SCCIS or BCC with ED&C?

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Dermatology · University of Washington School of Medicine

ED and C is a procedure that is done largely by 'feel'. Tumor is generally softer and more friable than normal skin, and is therefore more susceptible to removal with moderate pressure from a semi-sharpened curette. Generally speaking, I don't obsess over margins when ED and C'ing a low-risk skin ca...

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