Characteristics of Hispanic patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery: a review of the literature. [Review]
Citation: International Journal of Dermatology. 2023 Sep 22PMID: 37737563Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Dermatology | Dermatology Residency | Medical Dermatology ResidencyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXED | Year: 2023ISSN:- 0011-9059
- Camacho, Isabella:
- https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4964-9137
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BACKGROUND: Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common cancer worldwide and is frequently treated with Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS); however, data regarding characteristics of Hispanic patients undergoing MMS for NMSC are limited.
CONCLUSION: Literature regarding the characteristics of Hispanic patients undergoing MMS for NMSC demonstrates most patients were male, BCC was the most common tumor subtype, and the majority of NMSCs were in high-risk locations. Copyright © 2023 the International Society of Dermatology.
METHODS: A systematic review of PubMed articles from inception through September 2022 providing data for Hispanic patients undergoing MMS for NMSC was completed.
OBJECTIVE: To review the characteristics of Hispanic patients undergoing MMS for NMSC in the United States.
RESULTS: Overall, six publications met inclusion criteria and provided data for 2,856 Hispanic patients that underwent MMS for 2,955 NMSCs. Results demonstrate 60% of Hispanic patients were male, and the majority of NMSCs were basal cell carcinoma (BCC) (71%), followed by squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (21%). Additionally, a larger percentage of pigmented BCC was found in the Hispanic population. While there is conflicting data in the literature, Hispanic patients may also have larger MMS defects when controlled for additional variables. Finally, over 64% of NMSCs in Hispanic patients were in high-risk locations.
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