Cutaneous Head and Neck Cancers in the High-Risk Immunosuppressed Population

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Cutaneous Head and Neck Cancers in the High-Risk Immunosuppressed Population Via Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America The immunosuppressed (IS) population encompasses a diverse cohort of patients to include iatrogenically immunocompromised organ transplant recipients as well as patients with chronic lymphoid malignancies, human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and autoimmune disorders. Cutaneous cancers in this high-risk patient group are clinically distinct from the general immunocompetent population, showing aggressive behavior with associated poor outcomes. This article reviews the pathogenesis, epidemiology, incidence, prognosis, and special considerations required in managing cutaneous cancers in the IS patient population. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.