2017
DOI: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20175605
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Initial basal cell carcinomas diagnosed in the National Campaign for Skin Cancer Prevention are smaller than those identified by the conventional medical referral system

Abstract: BACKGROUNDBasal cell carcinoma is the malignant tumor most often diagnosed in the National Campaign for Skin Cancer Prevention (NCSCP). Little is known about the profile of these lesions compared to the profile of lesions diagnosed by conventional routes of public dermatological care.OBJECTIVETo identify if basal cell carcinomas identified in prevention campaigns and referred to surgery are smaller than those routinely removed in a same medical institution.METHODSCross-sectional study including tumors routed f… Show more

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“…However, this survey serves as background to know the associate profile, the heterogeneity of the geographical distribution and the possible areas in need of a specialized skin health care, since a better dermatologic coverage is associated to a lower morbidity and mortality of skin conditions. 18 , 19 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, this survey serves as background to know the associate profile, the heterogeneity of the geographical distribution and the possible areas in need of a specialized skin health care, since a better dermatologic coverage is associated to a lower morbidity and mortality of skin conditions. 18 , 19 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Elucidando esse fato, uma pesquisa brasileira relatou a identificação mais precoce de câncer de pele não melanoma na Campanha Nacional de Prevenção ao Câncer de Pele quando comparado ao realizado pelas rotas convencionais do sistema público de saúde. Dos casos diagnosticados menores do que um centímetro de diâmetro, 86% vieram de campanhas e 71% dos referenciados pelo sistema convencional de saúde (21) .…”
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