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The most common scalp malignant tumors include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, fibrosarcoma, and so on. In general, the scalp cancers located at the body surface are more easily diagnosed. They are usually manifested as cauliflower-like masses or prolonged unhealed ulcers; when the dura mater is invaded, the meningeal irritation will occur; when the intracranial area is invaded, there may be symptoms of intracranial hypertension. Particular attention should be paid that the scalp cancer often occurs in the site with scars. If the prolonged unhealed ulcer appears in the site with scars, it is better to carry out biopsy. CT or MRI is the examination the patients with scalp cancer must undergo, and it can accurately assess the scope and depth of tumor invasion to guide further treatment.
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Qian, Y., Zhang, Y., Li, Z. (2018). Defect Repair After Resection of Scalp Malignant Tumors. In: Zhou, X., Cao, Y., Wang, W. (eds) Oncoplastic surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3400-8_12
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