Debulking Effect of Curretage on Basal Cell Carcinomas - a Histological Assessment.

Norwegian University of Science and Technology36 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study was to compare histologically observed tumour infitration of basal cell carcinoma (bcc) lesions before and after curretage.A significant reduction of tumour depth would enable further bcc's included for superficial non-invasive treatment modalities such as topical photodynamic therapy.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Carcinoma, Basal Cell

Interventions

CurretagePROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * bcc with tumour depth two mm.or more Exclusion Criteria: * bcc tumours smaller than three mm in mean diameter.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Reduction of tumour thickness 0,5mm or more after curretage

Time frame: 1 hour

Secondary Outcomes

Comparison of tumour thickness in punch biopsies performed on referral, before and after curretage.

Time frame: 3 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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