BACKGROUND: As a result of the high prevalence, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) causes a significant and expensive health care problem. OBJECTIVE: In this study, we evaluate the proportional increase in BCC by histological subtype over the last two decades. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed all primary histological confirmed BCCs diagnosed in the Maastricht University Medical Centre in The Netherlands in the years 1991, 1999 and 2007. RESULTS: An annual increase of the number of BCCs of 7% for both genders was shown. The age-standardized incidence rates for BCC increased between 1991 and 2007 from 54.2 to 162.1 per 100, 000 men and from 61.7 to 189.8 per 100, 000 women. The proportion of superficial BCC increased significantly from 17.6% to 30.7%. CONCLUSION: The incidence of BCC is continuing to increase this century. The observed shift to the superficial histological subtype, which can be treated non-surgically, might reduce the workload in the busy dermatologists practice.
BACKGROUND: As a result of the high prevalence, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) causes a significant and expensive health care problem. OBJECTIVE: In this study, we evaluate the proportional increase in BCC by histological subtype over the last two decades. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed all primary histological confirmed BCCs diagnosed in the Maastricht University Medical Centre in The Netherlands in the years 1991, 1999 and 2007. RESULTS: An annual increase of the number of BCCs of 7% for both genders was shown. The age-standardized incidence rates for BCC increased between 1991 and 2007 from 54.2 to 162.1 per 100, 000 men and from 61.7 to 189.8 per 100, 000 women. The proportion of superficial BCC increased significantly from 17.6% to 30.7%. CONCLUSION: The incidence of BCC is continuing to increase this century. The observed shift to the superficial histological subtype, which can be treated non-surgically, might reduce the workload in the busy dermatologists practice.
Authors: Leah M Ferrucci; Brenda Cartmel; Annette M Molinaro; David J Leffell; Allen E Bale; Susan T Mayne Journal: Eur J Cancer Prev Date: 2014-07 Impact factor: 2.497
Authors: John G Muzic; Adam R Schmitt; Adam C Wright; Dema T Alniemi; Adeel S Zubair; Jeannette M Olazagasti Lourido; Ivette M Sosa Seda; Amy L Weaver; Christian L Baum Journal: Mayo Clin Proc Date: 2017-05-15 Impact factor: 7.616
Authors: Leah M Ferrucci; Brenda Cartmel; Annette M Molinaro; David J Leffell; Allen E Bale; Susan T Mayne Journal: J Am Acad Dermatol Date: 2011-12-09 Impact factor: 11.527
Authors: Min Soo Jang; Jae Woo Baek; Jong Bin Park; Dong Young Kang; Jin Seuk Kang; Kee Suck Suh; Sang Tae Kim Journal: Ann Dermatol Date: 2011-09-30 Impact factor: 1.444
Authors: Leah M Ferrucci; Brenda Cartmel; Annette M Molinaro; Patricia B Gordon; David J Leffell; Allen E Bale; Susan T Mayne Journal: J Invest Dermatol Date: 2011-12-08 Impact factor: 8.551