Basal cell carcinoma on the conchal bowl of the ear of a young man

Abstract

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of nonmelanoma skin cancer. A review of the literature revealed only a few reports of BCC on the auricle or conchal bowl, usually occurring in elderly patients. Herein, we report an exceptional case of BCC in a young man with an unusual anatomical location of the tumor as a solitary erythematous to black-colored plaque located in the conchal bowl of his right ear. By thoroughly reviewing the literature, there was no other documented case of BCC located in the conchal bowl of the ear of a young adult. Dermatologists should be aware that skin tumors may also occur in uncommon anatomical locations and with unusual presentations in the young population, even if they have no known predisposing factor. Unusual presentations make clinical suspicion of skin tumors very difficult, so these lesions can easily be missed. Early diagnosis can prevent further growth, extensive destruction, and severe consequence of invasive treatments.