Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2020;12(3):222-229
INTRODUCTION: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer in the world. Although rarely metastasizes, BCC can cause high levels of morbidity due to its locally destructive nature. Local flaps provide reasonable option for reconstruction of facial defects with good result.
OBJECTIVE: Describe the clinical profile of BCC in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed in all patients with BCC who had undergone surgical resection in our center. Patient charts were reviewed for demographic information, tumor size, anatomic location, clinical subtype, and surgical method.
RESULTS: There were 70 BCC cases consisting of 18 (25.7%) men and 52 (74.3%) women. The most frequent age group was 46 to 65-year-old group (49 patients, 70%). The most common aesthetic unit affected was the nasal unit (24 patients, 34.3%) with lesions measured 1 cm to 2 cm in diameter (45 patients, 64.29%). The most common clinical subtype was nodular type (37 patients, 52.86 %). Advancement flap was the most frequent technique used (32 patients, 45.71%).
CONCLUSIONS: BCC more frequently occurs in females, on the nose, and in the age range of 46 to 64 years old. Local flaps resulted in an excellent aesthetic result and are the first choice for reconstruction of the face.
Keywords: Basal cell; Carcinoma; Retrospective studies; Surgical flaps
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