JAMA dermatology 2020 Aug 01

Use of Adjuvant Radiotherapy in the Treatment of High-risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Perineural Invasion.

Abstract

This cohort study compares the use of adjuvant radiotherapy following surgery with surgery alone in patients treated for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with perineural invasion.

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This case is a challenge as it is not clear what the indication for PORT is. Margin status is important, so discuss with the surgeon, and if positive, can a repeat resection occur, likely not given the presence of the flaps, however. The guidelines from 2019 are a neat and logical review that establ...