When performing the dermoscopy of squamous cell carcinoma and its precursors we differentiate among keratin-related, vascular, and pigment-related criteria. Non-pigmented actinic keratoses are characterized by the \"strawberry pattern\". Pigmented actinic keratosis shows a significant dermatoscopic overlap with lentigo maligna, but the presence of pigmented scales, erythema, and prominent follicles favors its diagnosis. Bowen\'s disease is characterized by clustered glomerular vessels, white-yellowish scales, and brown or grey dots arranged in lines in its pigmented variant. Finally, dermoscopy allows us to detect invasive squamous cell carcinoma in its early stages and differentiate it from its precursors. Furthermore, its presentation may vary depending on the degree of differentiation, with keratin-associated criteria predominating in well-demarcated tumors, while the atypical vascular pattern will predominate in poorly differentiated tumors.

Vitamin D (VD) deficiency has been associated with various tumors. However, the association between VD and skin cancer is controversial. Although in non-melanoma skin cancer, adequate or even high levels of VD can be associated with a higher risk of developing tumors, this could be biased by the direct association between sun exposure and VD levels. Regarding melanoma, results are contradictory. Most studies analyzed state that higher levels of VD could reduce the risk of melanoma, be associated with melanomas with better prognosis and with an enhanced antitumor response, and also with fewer adverse events associated with melanoma immunotherapy. However, prospective studies of adequate methodological quality are still needed to assess the association between VD levels and its supplementation and development/prognosis in skin cancer.

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Vitamin D (VD) deficiency has been associated with various tumors. However, the association between VD and skin cancer is controversial. Although in non-melanoma skin cancer, adequate or even high levels of VD can be associated with a higher risk of developing tumors, this could be biased by the direct association between sun exposure and VD levels. Regarding melanoma, results are contradictory. Most studies analyzed state that higher levels of VD could reduce the risk of melanoma, be associated with melanomas with better prognosis and with an enhanced antitumor response, and also with fewer adverse events associated with melanoma immunotherapy. However, prospective studies of adequate methodological quality are still needed to assess the association between VD levels and its supplementation and development/prognosis in skin cancer.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the ear canal is an entity that arises from the stratum spinosum; it is a rare neoplasm, with a low incidence presenting 1 to 6 cases per million inhabitants, so there is little literature on this pathology. The clinical presentation of temporal bone cancer is usually nonspecific, meaning that its diagnosis is always a late-stage discovery. The definitive diagnosis requires biopsy of the lesion for histopathological and immunohistochemical study to establish the behaviour and the degree of differentiation. We present the case of an adult female patient with a clinical history of osteoporosis, diagnosed with chronic otitis media of the left ear of years of evolution, accompanied by purulent secretion of the same ear that did not respond to multiple treatment regimens. The patient also presented with a headache of left temporal predominance refractory to conventional analgesia. Cranial CT scans showed an osteolytic lesion of the left temporal bone with dural invasion. After resection and biopsy of the lesion, moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma was confirmed.

BACKGROUND: Patients with bulky metastases of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck represent a challenge for the therapeutic decision; balance between oncological control and complications should be achieved. The therapeutic sequence has no impact on survival but sequelae.
OBJECTIVE: We analyze the oncological results in patients with bulky metastases on the neck treated with induction chemotherapy and with up-front neck dissection.
METHODS: Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing treatment for cervical lymph node metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma; The therapeutic sequence was decided based on volume, resectability, site, and size of the primary and general condition of the patient. Overall survival was calculated based on human papilloma virus (HPV) status.
RESULTS: There were 30 patients, 22 men and eight women with a mean age of 57 years, 10 N3 and 20 N2. In 13 the HPV was positive, in 5 negative and in 12 the determination was not made. Seven patients were treated with initial chemotherapy, and 23 underwent neck dissection; the 5-year survival was 25%, and the prognosis was better in the positive HPV.
CONCLUSIONS: The treatment of cervical metastasis depends on the possibility of resection. We should favor the initial surgery. The HPV is a factor of good prognosis.
UNASSIGNED: Los pacientes con metástasis voluminosas de carcinoma epidermoide de cabeza y cuello representan un reto para la decisión terapéutica; se debe lograr un equilibrio entre el control oncológico y las complicaciones. La secuencia terapéutica no tiene impacto en la supervivencia, pero sí en las secuelas.
OBJECTIVE: Conocer los resultados oncológicos de pacientes con metástasis en el cuello tratados con cirugía inicial y con quimioterapia de inducción.
UNASSIGNED: Análisis retrospectivo de pacientes sometidos a tratamiento por metástasis ganglionares cervicales de carcinoma epidermoide. La secuencia terapéutica se decidió basándose en el volumen, la resecabilidad, el sitio y el tamaño del tumor primario, y el estado general del paciente. Se calculó la supervivencia global y según el estado de portador o no del virus del papiloma humano (VPH).
RESULTS: Se incluyeron 30 pacientes, 22 hombres y 8 mujeres, con una media de edad de 57 años. En cuanto al estadio, 10 eran N3 y 20 eran N2. En 13 el VPH fue positivo, en 5 fue negativo y en 12 no se efectuó la determinación. Siete pacientes fueron tratados con quimioterapia inicial y 23 fueron sometidos a disección de cuello. La supervivencia a 5 años fue del 25% y el pronóstico fue mejor en los VPH positivos.
UNASSIGNED: El tratamiento de las metástasis cervicales depende de su resecabilidad. Hay que favorecer la cirugía inicial. El VPH es un factor de buen pronóstico.

Studies reporting incidences of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) are heterogeneous, depend on the geographic area of the studied population and are often short-term. The aim of this study is to determine the incidence of NMSC in patients treated with oral PUVA therapy in the Mediterranean area.
A retrospective, observational study was carried out with a sample of 234 patients treated with systemic PUVA between 1982 and 1996, carrying out a historical follow-up until May 2017. The incidencedensity rate of CCNM (crude and adjusted) was calculated by direct standardisation. The incidence of CCNM was compared with that reported in the general population in a similar geographical area.
50 neoplasms were diagnosed in 22 patients. The prevalence of CCNM in patients treated with phototherapy was 10.3%. The mean follow-up time was 21 years. The crude-adjusted incidence density rate of CCNM was 554.4-183.9 cases/100,000 treated patients per year. The crude-adjusted incidence density rate of basal cell carcinoma was 352.3-111.2 cases/100.000 patients and of squamous cell carcinoma was 229-77.7 cases /100,000 patients.
PUVA therapy is associated with an increased risk of CCNM inthe Mediterranean population.

OBJECTIVE: Vismodegib is the first selective Hedgehog inhibitor approved for the treatment of locally advanced and metastatic basal cell carcinoma (BCC). In this article, we describe our experience with the use of this drug to treat advanced and/or multiple BCCs at a cancer center over 5 years.
METHODS: We analyzed the following variables: patient age and sex; tumor location, size, type, and characteristics; time since onset; primary or recurrent status; duration of treatment; response to treatment (complete, partial, stabilization, or absence of response); adverse effects; and recurrences.
RESULTS: We treated 22 patients, of whom 20 had locally advanced BCCs and 2 had metastatic BCCs with lymph node involvement. The treatment was administered over a mean of 11.8 months. Nine patients (41%) achieved complete response and 10 (45%) partial response. The disease was stabilized in 3 (14%). Two patients relapsed after a median of 21 months. The main adverse effects were dysgeusia, alopecia, and muscle cramps, all of which were mild. None of the patients developed squamous cell carcinoma in an area treated with vismodegib, although metatypical changes were observed after treatment.
CONCLUSIONS: With a response rate of 96%, vismodegib is a safe and effective treatment for locally advanced BCC. Adverse effects are generally mild but they need to be taken into account owing to their high frequency.

BACKGROUND: The Spanish Mohs Surgery Registry is used to collect data on the use and outcomes of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) in Spain. The aim of this study was to describe perioperative and intraoperative data recorded for MMS procedures performed between July 2013 (when the registry started) and January 2016.
METHODS: Prospective cohort study of data from 18 hospitals. The data collected included type of anesthesia, surgical technique, hospital admission, number of Mohs stages, management of preoperative risk factors, additional treatments, previous treatments, type of tumor, operating time, and complications.
RESULTS: Data were available for 1796 operations. The most common tumor treated by MMS was basal cell carcinoma (85.96%), followed by squamous cell carcinoma (6.18%), lentigo maligna (2.81%), and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (1.97%). Primary tumors accounted for 66.9% of all tumors operated on; 19.2% of tumors were recurrent and 13.9% were persistent. The most common previous treatment was surgical. MMS was mostly performed under local anesthesia (86.7% of cases) and as an outpatient procedure (71.8%). The frozen section technique was used in 89.5% of cases. One stage was needed to achieve tumor-free margins in 56.45% of patients; 2 stages were required in 32.1% of patients, 3 in 7.1%%, 4 in 2.7%, and 5 or more in 1.8%. The defect was reconstructed by the dermatologist in 98% of patients and the most common technique was flap closure (47.2%). Intraoperative complications were recorded for just 1.62% of patients and the median (interquartile range) duration of surgery was 75 (60-100) minutes.
CONCLUSIONS: The characteristics of the patients and tumors treated by MMS are similar to those reported for similar studies in other geographic areas. Lentigo maligna and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans accounted for a higher proportion of cases in our series, and repair of the surgical defect by a dermatologist was also more common. Operating times in MMS are not much longer than those reported for other procedures and the rate of intraoperative complications is very low.

BACKGROUND: The presence of cervical lymph node metastases in patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma reduces survival by up to 50%.
OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study are to assess the accuracy of clinical N staging versus pathological N staging and its impact on survival in order to identify predictive factors associated with the presence of occult neck metastases.
METHODS: Outcomes of 105 patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma who underwent surgical treatment of the primary tumor and neck were retrospectively evaluated.
RESULTS: For pN0 and pN+ patients 5-year overall survival was respectively 53% and 27%; disease specific survival was 66% for pN0 and 33% for pN+. Patients with clinical negative lymph nodes were pathologically upstaged in 62% of cases. Disease specific survival according to staging discrepancy had statistically significant impact on survival (p=0.009).
CONCLUSIONS: Clinical staging usually underestimates the presence of nodal disease. Neck dissection should be performed in cN0 oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma.