Definition Spinalioma A spinalioma is a malignant degeneration of the cells on the skin surface with uncontrolled proliferation that requires immediate treatment. The Spinaliom belongs with the Basaliom to the most common and most frequent malignant skin diseases in Germany. The spinalioma is also known as white skin cancer and is thus distinguished from melanoma, … Spinalioma
Risk factors Particularly at risk of developing spinalioma are patients who are frequently exposed to the sun, especially unprotected. Furthermore, patients with a weakened immune system are more often affected by spinaliomas. These patients have either an immunosuppressive therapy (cortisone, chemotherapy) or an immunodeficient disease, such as HIV. The genetic component also plays a major … Risk factors | Spinalioma
Introduction Skin lesions in babies are not uncommon and in very few cases can indicate skin cancer. There are various skin tumors, also called melanomas, which can occur at a young age. These include sarcomas (rhabdosarcoma, angiosarcoma, fibrosarcoma), neuroblastomas and other nerve tumors as well as skin lymphomas. However, only about 0.3 percent of all … Baby skin cancer
Therapy The therapy of choice for white skin cancer is surgical removal.A certain safety distance must be maintained, i.e. the doctor removes not only the tumor but also the normal looking skin around the tumor so that no diseased cells remain hidden. In the case of spinalioma, the safety distance is greater than in basal … Therapy | Baby skin cancer
Diagnosis The diagnosis initially consists of a detailed clarification of risk factors such as frequent exposure to sunlight, previous illnesses, tumors in the family. This is followed by a physical examination, in which not only suspicious skin changes but also the rest of the body is examined, especially in poorly visible areas such as gluteal … Diagnosis | Baby skin cancer
