MARK T. MAINELLA, D.O.

DAMARISCOTTA, ME

Research Active
Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 1998 – 1998 NPI: 1174520852
Surgery Surgery
Amputation, SurgicalSkin NeoplasmsReoperationNeoplasm InvasivenessSkinNeoplasms, Second PrimaryBasal Cell CarcinomaLeg

Practice Location

24 MILES CENTER WAY
DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543-4047

Phone: (207) 563-4252

What does MARK MAINELLA research?

Dr. Mainella studies giant basal cell carcinomas, a type of skin cancer that can grow significantly larger than typical skin cancers. His work centers on the impact of these tumors, particularly in older adults, and how aggressive they can be. One of his notable cases involved an 82-year-old woman whose tumor led to the loss of her leg. This research is crucial for understanding the potential risks and necessary treatments for patients dealing with severe skin cancer cases.

Key findings

  • A case study on an 82-year-old woman revealed that a giant basal cell carcinoma led to limb loss despite the cancer not spreading, showcasing the aggressiveness of these tumors.
  • The research emphasizes the need for early intervention in cases of giant basal cell carcinomas to prevent severe outcomes.
  • Findings indicate that older patients may be at higher risk for drastic consequences from giant basal cell carcinomas, indicating a critical need for monitoring.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Mainella study skin cancer?
Yes, Dr. Mainella specifically studies giant basal cell carcinomas, a serious form of skin cancer.
What outcomes can result from giant basal cell carcinomas?
Giant basal cell carcinomas can lead to severe outcomes, such as limb loss, especially in older patients.
Who could benefit from Dr. Mainella's research?
Doctors treating older adults with skin cancer can greatly benefit from Dr. Mainella's research on aggressive forms of these tumors.

Publications in plain English

Two giant basal cell carcinomas presenting simultaneously in the same patient, one resulting in lower extremity limb loss.

1998

Annals of plastic surgery

Mainella M, Majewski WT, Latkovich P, Michaels BM

Plain English
This study looked at two very large skin cancers called giant basal cell carcinomas in an 82-year-old woman. One of these tumors was so big that it led to the loss of her leg, even though there were no signs that it had spread to other parts of her body. This is important because it highlights how aggressive giant basal cell carcinomas can be and the severe outcomes they can cause. Who this helps: This information is valuable for doctors treating patients with skin cancer, especially older adults.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

W T Majewski P Latkovich B M Michaels

Physician data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry . Publication data from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.