scholarly journals Squamous cell carcinoma arising from chronic lymphedema: case report and review of the literature

2010 ◽  
Vol 128 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Augusto Gomes ◽  
Camila Beatriz Silva Magalhães ◽  
Cleber Soares Junior ◽  
Rodrigo de Oliveira Peixoto

CONTEXT: Squamous cell carcinoma arising from chronic lymphedema has only been reported in the literature 11 times (12 cases). Some aspects of its pathogenesis remain unclear and, for the first time, attention has been drawn to epidemiological data. CASE REPORT: A 90-year-old white female with chronic unilateral lower-limb lymphedema, secondary to trauma 20 years earlier, presented with a three-month history of a vegetating cutaneous lesion. There had not been any previous local ulceration. The tumor was completely excised and the histopathological analysis showed that it was an infiltrating squamous cell carcinoma. A literature review in the Medline (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online) and Lilacs (Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde) databases using the MeSH (Medical Subject Heading) terms "Carcinoma, Squamous Cell" AND "Lymphedema" identified 112 references and found 12 similar case reports.

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 375-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan Hoy ◽  
Joyce Wong ◽  
Muhammad Mahmood ◽  
Alain Brassard

Background: Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma is a rare aggressive variant of squamous cell carcinoma, with a predilection for the head and neck region. There are only two case reports in the literature documenting a nasal cavity squamous cell carcinoma presenting as a primary cutaneous lesion. Objective: We report a rare case of nasal cavity basaloid squamous cell carcinoma presenting initially as a nasal bridge mass. Two initial biopsies revealed features consistent with basal cell carcinoma and basosquamous cell carcinoma, respectively. Result: Final surgical pathology showed extensive invasive squamous cell carcinoma with basaloid differentiation arising from the nasal septal mucosa with extension to the overlying skin. The clinicopathologic features were interpreted as basaloid squamous cell carcinoma. Conclusion: We discuss the difficulties in pathologic diagnosis of this condition given its varied phenotypical expression. As well, this case emphasizes the necessity for diagnostic vigilance when assessing a primary cutaneous lesion as it may be a rare presentation of an underlying malignancy extending to the skin. Contexte: Le carcinome squameux basaloïde est une variante rare et très maligne du carcinome squameux, qui touche le plus souvent la tête et le cou. La documentation médicale ne compte que deux exposés de cas sur le carcinome squameux de la cavité nasale se présentant sous forme de lésion cutanée primitive. Objectif: Nous faisons état ici d'un rare cas de carcinome squameux basaloïde de la cavité nasale, se présentant au départ comme une masse dans la voûte des fosses nasales. Deux biopsies ont été pratiquées au départ, et les résultats se sont montrés compatibles avec les caractéristiques du carcinome basocellulaire et du carcinome basospinocellulaire, respectivement. Résultat: L'examen histopathologique définitif de la pièce opératoire a révélé la présence d'un carcinome squameux invasif, étendu, accompagnée d'une différenciation basaloïde prenant naissance dans la muqueuse de la cloison nasale et se prolongeant jusqu'à la peau sus-jacente. Les manifestations clinicopathologiques laissaient croire à un carcinome squameux basaloïde. Conclusion: Il sera question ici des difficultés que pose le diagnostic histopathologique de cette affection compte tenu de son expression phénotypique variée. De plus, le cas met en évidence la nécessité de faire preuve de vigilance dans l'établissement du diagnostic lorsqu'on évalue des lésions cutanées primitives étant donné que celles-ci peuvent être une manifestation rare d'une tumeur maligne sous-jacente, qui s'étend jusqu'à la peau.


2002 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 951-953 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Furukawa ◽  
Yuhei Yamamoto ◽  
Hidehiko Minakawa ◽  
Tsuneki Sugihara

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 363-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Balakrishnan ◽  
Qamruzzaman Chowdhury ◽  
Mohammed Astefchar Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Masudul Hassan Arup ◽  
Nizamul Haque ◽  
...  

Squamous cell carcinoma in children and adolescents is extremely rare. Less than 80 case reports have been reported in the literature since it was first reported in 1868. In this article, we intend to report a case where a 16-year-old girl who presented with complaints of change in voice was found to have early-stage vocal cord carcinoma on evaluation.


2011 ◽  
Vol 125 (5) ◽  
pp. 533-535
Author(s):  
T Galm ◽  
A Kulkarni ◽  
I Ahmad

AbstractObjective:We present the first report in the all English literature of a case of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma metastasis to the orbit.Method:Case report of orbital metastasis from laryngeal carcinoma; clinical, radiological and pathological findings are discussed.Result:A 75-year-old man presented to the ENT department with a five-week history of left orbital pain, swelling and reduced vision. Past medical history included laryngectomy, bilateral neck dissection and post-operative radiotherapy for T4 N2c M0 squamous cell carcinoma of the supraglottis, 10 months earlier. Imaging showed an orbital mass extending along the roof and lateral aspect of the orbit into the optic canal and superior orbital fissure, and further posteriorly into the left cavernous sinus with meningeal enhancement in the left anterior cranial fossa. Histopathological analysis after biopsy showed the mass to be consistent with metastatic poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma.Conclusion:After searching the all English literature, we report what is, to our best knowledge, the first case of laryngeal carcinoma metastasis to the orbit. Despite its rarity and poor prognosis, such a metastasis should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis of an orbital mass, as timely recognition can improve the patient's quality of life.


1994 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 309
Author(s):  
Sin Young Cho ◽  
Chul Soon Choi ◽  
Ell Seong Lee ◽  
Hyeun Cha Cho ◽  
Eun Young Kwack ◽  
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