{"id":2822,"date":"2025-06-11T17:17:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T14:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eleftheriosdimitradiou.gr\/?post_type=ypiresies&p=2822"},"modified":"2025-07-31T11:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:34:27","slug":"excision-of-skin-cancers-melanoma","status":"publish","type":"ypiresies","link":"https:\/\/eleftheriosdimitradiou.gr\/en\/ypiresies\/excision-of-skin-cancers-melanoma\/","title":{"rendered":"EXCISION OF SKIN CANCERS \u2013 MELANOMA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What are Skin Cancers and Melanoma?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Skin cancers are the most common form of malignancy in humans and typically appear on areas of the body that are frequently exposed to sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common types are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma\u2014the latter being the most aggressive form. While melanoma is less common, it carries a high mortality rate if not diagnosed and treated in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas tend to grow locally and cause tissue destruction, whereas melanoma has a higher likelihood of metastasizing. Early diagnosis through dermoscopy and biopsy is crucial for patient prognosis, and complete surgical excision of the lesion is the cornerstone of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Diagnostic Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diagnosis begins with clinical evaluation and dermoscopic analysis of the lesion. Suspicious skin changes typically present with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n