Clinical diagnosis versus histological diagnosis by punch biopsy to determine the subtype of basal cell carcinoma

Recruiting

• Conditions: Basal cell carcinoma; skin cancer; 10040900

• Registration Number: NL-OMON36694
• Lead Sponsor: Medisch Universitair Ziekenhuis Maastricht

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 29 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 158

Inclusion Criteria

Minimal age of 18 years
Maximum of 3 clinical suspected BCCs
Primary BCCs (no previous treatment)
Being able to understand instructions

Exclusion Criteria

Age under 18 years
More than 3 clinical suspected BCCs
Recurrent BCCs (previously treated)
Not able to understand instructions
Concomitant disease requiring systematic immunosuppressive treatment
Genetic skin cancer disorders

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Of both the clinical diagnosis and the punch biopsy:<br /><br>- Sensitivity<br /><br>- Specificity<br /><br>- Positive predictive value<br /><br>- Negative predictive value</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>To assess the inter-observer and intra-observer variability of dermatologists<br /><br>and pathologists to determine subtype BCC.</p><br>