scholarly journals Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Female Breast Masquerading as Invasive Primary Breast Carcinoma: An Uncommon Presentation Site

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Mark B. Ulanja ◽  
Mohamed E. Taha ◽  
Arshad A. Al-Mashhadani ◽  
Marwah Muaad Al-Tekreeti ◽  
Christie Elliot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Basal Cell ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Radical Mastectomy ◽  
Caucasian Woman ◽  
Nipple Areolar Complex ◽  
Areolar Complex ◽  
Uncommon Presentation ◽  
The Face

Skin cancer as a single entity is the most common malignancy in North America, accounting for half of all human cancers. It comprises two types: melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers. Of the nonmelanomas, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) constitutes about 80% of the cancers diagnosed every year. BCC usually occurs in sun-exposed areas such as the face and extremities. Occurrence in the nipple areolar complex is very rare. We present a case of a Caucasian woman who presented with what was initially thought to be invasive carcinoma of the breast involving the nipple areolar complex (NAC); however, the diagnosis was revealed to be a basal cell carcinoma after histopathological examination. The tumor was treated with modified radical mastectomy, with negative margins. The importance of this case lies in the rare site of presentation of basal cell carcinoma and the importance of early detection.

scholarly journals Large Basal Cell Carcinoma Defect Closure on The Lateral Cheek Using Multiple Advancement Flaps

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Siswanto Wahab ◽  
Khairuddin Djawad
Keyword(s):  
Basal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Basal Cell ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Skin Flap ◽  
Reconstruction Procedure ◽  
The Face ◽  
Advancement Flaps ◽  
Substantial Morbidity

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC). It grows slowly and very rarely metastasizes but can cause substantial morbidity due to its tendency to relapse and locally invasive nature, especially when located on the face. Excision surgery is still the gold standard treatment for primary BCC and is usually followed by reconstruction procedure. Skin flap techniques vary widely, one of which is flap advancement technique. The main benefit of flap advancement technique is the ability to hide the excision line, thus resulting in an aesthetically sound outcome. We report a case of 72-year-old female with hyperpigmented plaque brownish lump on the left lateral cheek. A diagnosis of igmented basal cell carcinoma had been confirmed through histopathological examination. The patient was treated with wide excision surgery and the defect was closed by multiple advancement flaps. Follow-up after three months showed excellent cosmetic and functional outcome.

scholarly journals Concurrent primary and secondary myiasis on basal cell carcinoma

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 292-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Andrade Raposo ◽  
Antônio Pedro Mendes Schettini ◽  
Cesare Massone
Keyword(s):  
Basal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Basal Cell ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Traumatic Injury ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Healthy Patient ◽  
Dorsal Region ◽  
Skin Cancers ◽  
Fly Larvae

Myiasis is a disease caused by infestation of fly larvae in human and other vertebrate tissues. It is a skin condition common in tropical and subtropical countries and its predisposing factors are: chronic diseases, immunodeficiency, poor hygiene, senility, psychiatric disorders, skin cancers and ulcerated mucosae. We report the case of a healthy patient who after traumatic injury of a preexisting lesion showed a tumor on the dorsal region parasitized by fly larvae. The histopathological examination performed for the diagnosis of skin neoplasm surprisingly revealed the presence of a partially degenerated larva with characteristics of Dermatobia hominis, suggesting an association of primary and secondary myiasis on basal cell carcinoma.

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