Non-Melanoma Cutaneous Malignancies
Clinical Otolaryngology Online Lectures
Keyword(s)
COOL, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Skin
cancers are the most frequently diagnosed cancers in the United States, with
more than a million estimated new malignancies diagnosed each year. This is nearly equivalent to the number of
all other cancers diagnosed in the United States annually. Approximately 1/3 of skin cancers are located
in the head and neck. Therefore, it is
incumbent upon health care providers to be facile in the diagnosis and
management of disease. This case will
review risk factors, prevention, and treatment strategies for non-melanoma
cutaneous malignancies.
Credit Information
AAPA:0.25
Description
Written
and peer-reviewed by otolaryngology experts, COOL cases are interactive patient
scenarios that prepare the learner for a variety of common otolaryngologic
situations. COOL is an engaging learning experience for PCPs, NPs, PAs, medical
students, and any healthcare professional who encounters otolaryngologic cases.
