scholarly journals Pigmented Paraaxillary Located "Complex" Basal Cell Carcinoma Imitating clinically irritated Melanocytic Lesion - Succesfull Surgical Approach in Bulgarian Patient

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 497-500
Author(s):  
Cristiana Voicu ◽  
Mara Mihai ◽  
Mihai Lupu ◽  
James W. Patterson ◽  
Nely Koleva ◽  
...  

BACKGROUND: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequently encountered neoplasm worldwide. While nodular BCC is the most frequent clinical subtype, other forms of BCC, such as superficial, cystic, morpheiform, infiltrative, and pigmented may also be encountered.CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 67-year-old male with a relatively well-defined infiltrative, pigmented plaque with multiple colours and peripheral growth situated in the right axillary region. The histopathologic examination performed after complete surgical excision of the tumour revealed a complex pigmented BCC with macronodular, fibroepithelioma-like, cystic, focally infiltrative and basosquamous features.CONCLUSION: Uncommon locations of BCCs in sun-protected areas such as the axillary region require a higher degree of suspicion for diagnosis. The complex histology of the presented case, including subtypes with differing biologic attributes, emphasises the importance of histopathological examination in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of BCC.

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1077-1080
Author(s):  
Georgi Tchernev ◽  
Ivanka Temelkova ◽  
Hristo Mangarov ◽  
Konstantin Stavrov

BACKGROUND: Basal cell carcinoma belongs to non-melanoma skin cancers and is the most prevalent neoplasia that shows a tendency to increase over the last few decades. It occurs most often in skin areas exposed to sunlight. It is characterised by slow progression, low tendency to metastasising and good prognosis when the right choice of treatment has been made. The difficulty in the treatment of basal cell carcinomas is determined by their localisation and puts to the test the aesthetic potential of dermatosurgeons. Complete surgical excision is the standard approach in most uncomplicated cases. In relapsing basal cell carcinoma or carcinoma with aggressive or unfavourable histopathological characteristics, the clinician faces the dilemma of identifying the most appropriate method of treatment. To find the decision, help comes from the individualisation of each case and the related risk factors.CASE REPORT: Two cases of basal cell carcinoma of similar localisation are presented, where the carcinomas are removed using island flaps. In spite of the desire to observe the recommended field of surgical security (by the desire for the ultimate esthetic effect for the patient), one of the tumours was not completely removed, and as an alternative, reoperation was proposed using Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS).CONCLUSION: The choice of a surgical technique, which would guarantee a better outcome and could be applied depending on the individual risk factor in each patient, is discussed.


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 506-510
Author(s):  
Georgi Tchernev ◽  
Cristiana Voicu ◽  
Mara Mihai ◽  
Tiberiu Tebeica ◽  
Nely Koleva ◽  
...  

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common human malignancy, accounting for the majority of all non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC). In the past several decades the worldwide incidence of BCC has constantly been increasing. Even though it is a slow growing tumour that, left untreated, rarely metastasizes, it has a distinctive invasive growth pattern, posing a considerable risk for local invasion and destruction of underlying tissues, such as muscle, cartilage, bone or vital structures. Advanced BCCs include such locally invasive or metastatic tumours. Complete surgical excision is the standard therapy for most uncomplicated BCC cases with good prognosis and cure rates. Treatment of advanced forms of BCCs poses significant therapeutic challenges, most often requiring complicated surgery, radiotherapy, and/or targeted therapies directed towards the sonic hedgehog signalling pathway (SHH). We present two cases of large BCCs located on the scalp and posterior thorax, which underwent surgical excision with clear margins, followed by reconstruction of the defect after extensive undermining of the skin.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-149
Author(s):  
Usho Go ◽  
Kazunori Miyata ◽  
Masaru Fujita ◽  
Takashi Ohide ◽  
Tsuyoshi Mitsuishi

We herein present a case of annular basal cell carcinoma (BCC) with spontaneous regression on the right temporal region of a 56-year-old Japanese male. Histopathological examination revealed that the central section had no tumor cells. The sweat glands, follicles, and other cutaneous appendages were also absent. This pattern of spontaneous regression is quite uncommon, and understanding the histopathology may be important for future approaches to BCC.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 049-052
Author(s):  
Athina Zarachi ◽  
Angelos Liontos ◽  
Zoi Evangelou ◽  
Aikaterini Lianou ◽  
Stefania Gkoura ◽  
...  

We present the case of an 80-year-old female patient with a lesion on the right antihelix of the pinna that examined in the outpatient ENT Department of our hospital. A surgical excision of the lesion was performed, under local anesthesia. We used a superficial based pre- auricular flap to reconstruct the defect. The final postoperative result was satisfactory. The histological examination revealed a basal cell carcinoma.


Open Medicine ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 519-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sakalauskaite ◽  
K. Vitkus ◽  
D. Balciunas ◽  
S. Sirsinaitis ◽  
S. Rocka

AbstractIt is unusual to find a giant invasive basal cell carcinoma in the occipital region of the head. We are presenting a case of basal cell carcinoma invading and eroding occipital bone, managed with an unusual scalp reconstruction method. A 69-year-old female presented with a 16x19 cm diameter tumour in the occipital region. Preoperative biopsy revealed a basal cell carcinoma. A complete surgical excision of the tumour was performed in one-step surgery and tissue defect was reconstructed by a pedicle latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap. Our case shows that this distant pedicle flap is safe and reliable, and should be revised as the option for the occipital region reconstruction.


Author(s):  
M.H. Roozeboom ◽  
K. Mosterd ◽  
V.J.L. Winnepenninckx ◽  
P.J. Nelemans ◽  
N.W.J. Kelleners-Smeets

Author(s):  
Siswanto Wahab ◽  
Khairuddin Djawad

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.


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