High Recurrence Rates of Squamous Cell Carcinoma after Mohs' Surgery in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Khosrow Mehrany, Roger H. Weenig, Mark R. Pittelkow, Randall K. Roenigk, Clark C. Otley

Dermatologic Surgery · 2006 · 85 citations · 22 references

Abstract

The recurrence rates of squamous cell carcinoma were significantly higher in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Squamous cell carcinomas in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia did not exhibit a significant difference in histologic grade or clinical difference in preoperative tumor size. Close surveillance for squamous cell carcinoma recurrence is warranted in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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