Electrodesiccation and curettage
Electrodesiccation and Curettage (pronunciation: e-lek-tro-des-i-ka-shun and kyoo-reh-tahzh) is a medical procedure commonly used in dermatology.
Etymology
The term "Electrodesiccation" is derived from the Greek words "electron" meaning amber, and "desiccare" meaning to dry up. "Curettage" comes from the French word "curer" meaning to cleanse.
Procedure
Electrodesiccation and Curettage is a two-step process. First, the affected skin is scraped using a curette, a small, spoon-shaped instrument. This is followed by electrodesiccation, where an electric current is used to destroy and cauterize the remaining tissue. This procedure is often used to treat small skin cancers, particularly basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
Related Terms
- Curette: A surgical instrument shaped like a scoop or spoon used to remove tissue or growths from a body cavity.
- Electrodesiccation: A medical procedure that uses electric current to destroy and cauterize tissue.
- Basal cell carcinoma: A type of skin cancer that begins in the basal cells.
- Squamous cell carcinoma: A type of skin cancer that begins in the squamous cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Wikipedia's article - Electrodesiccation and curettage
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