PubMed · 2010 · 24 citations · 0 references
MedicineDermatologySurgeryDermatologic SurgeryGranulomatous InflammationShave ExcisionGranulomatous LesionsRecurrence After Surgical Excision
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWERA it’s difficult to say which treatment is best, since most studies don’t compare treatments directly. Pros and cons vary. Simple surgical excision is associated with a low risk of recurrence, but often leaves a visible scar. Curettage or shave excision, with cautery, is more li