Abstract
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin is one of the most common non melanoma skin cancers (NMSC), along with basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Besides ultraviolet radiation, the role of exposure to industrial agents, ionizing radiation and areas of chronic inflammation is associated with the development of SCC. SCC may also be associated with foreign bodies. We report a rare case of cutaneous SCC in an elderly Kashmiri female, developing subsequent to subcutaneous non metallic foreign body, which was successfully excised with negative margins, and transposition flap closure. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v12i1.10604 Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology Vol.12(1) 2014 pp.53-55
Highlights
Squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma are the most important non melanoma skin cancers and exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the most important risk factor for the development of these, besides other risk factors including foreign body.[14]
In Kashmir, because of continuous exposure to Kangri, fire pot used for warming during winter, a specific type of non melanoma skin cancers (NMSC) called Kangri cancer develops usually on thighs after passing through the stages of erythema ab igne and bowens disease.[5]
We report a case of Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on inner thigh in an elderly Kashmiri female probably developing subsequent to subcutaneous non-metallic foreign body
Summary
Squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma are the most important non melanoma skin cancers and exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the most important risk factor for the development of these, besides other risk factors including foreign body.[14]. A case of squamous cell carcinoma of skin subsequent to subcutaneous foreign body.
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