A case of squamous carcinoma in the buccal region treated with Mohs chemosurgery in a patient with senile dementia of Alzheimer type

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  • Masuda Kenichi
    Asahi Hospital, Medical Corporation Shyojukai Department of Psycogeriatrics
  • Shin Koichi
    Asahi Hospital, Medical Corporation Shyojukai Department of Psycogeriatrics
  • Oshima Hisatomo
    Asahi Hospital, Medical Corporation Shyojukai Department of Psycogeriatrics
  • Morito Takashi
    Asahi Hospital, Medical Corporation Shyojukai Department of Psycogeriatrics
  • Hanashima Jun
    Asahi Hospital, Medical Corporation Shyojukai Department of Psycogeriatrics
  • Hoshaku Yoshihiko
    Asahi Hospital, Medical Corporation Shyojukai Department of Psycogeriatrics

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  • 頬部扁平上皮癌をＭｏｈｓ　ｃｈｅｍｏｓｕｒｇｅｒｙで治療したアルツハイマー型認知症の１症例
  • 症例報告 頬部扁平上皮癌をMohs chemosurgeryで治療したアルツハイマー型認知症の1症例
  • ショウレイ ホウコク キョウブ ヘンペイ ジョウヒガン オ Mohs chemosurgery デ チリョウ シタ アルツハイマーガタ ニンチショウ ノ 1 ショウレイ

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Abstract

An 89-year-old woman was given a diagnosis of senile dementia of Alzheimer type around 2003. In 2006, the patient was examined at a dermatology clinic complaining of tumor in the right buccal region. At the time, possible squamous carcinoma was pointed, but nothing was done for it. In March 2008, home care became difficult due to progression of dementia, and the patient was admitted to our hospital.<br> On admission, a protruding skin tumor (20×20×2 mm, cauliflower-like surface) was observed in the right buccal region. Surgical ablation was recommended, however, the family strongly requested to let it follow its in natural course. In December 2008, the tumor increased rapidly to 40×55×25 mm with bleeding and a bad smell, which decreased her QOL markedly. After obtaining consent from the patient and her family, Mohs chemosurgery was performed. As the result, the tumor resolved and the QOL improved. Mohs chemosurgery is considered as a very effective treatments for rapidly advancing progressive skin cancer in patients with severe cognitive impairment.<br>

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