Understanding the Malignancy Potential of Cutaneous/Subcutaneous Lesions: Insight from 9,202 Day-Surgery Procedures

Abstract

Objectives: Cutaneous and subcutaneous lesions often go unnoticed or disregarded, yet they can harbor malignant potential. These seemingly innocuous bumps and lumps vary in size and nature, necessitating thorough evaluation by health care professionals. In this study encompassing 9,202 day-surgery procedures, we sought to elucidate the malignancy risk associated with cutaneous/subcutaneous lesions.

Keywords

• cutaneous lesion
• subcutaneous lesion
• excisional biopsy
• minor surgery
• malignancy potential