Linear Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinoma: Exceptional Clinical Entity with Rare Localization

,Saadani Ch

doi:10.19070/2332-2977-1800036

Abstract

Linear Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinoma: Exceptional Clinical Entity with Rare Localization

Highlights

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common human malignancy, and accounts for nearly 80% of all non melanoma skin cancers
The main of our case is to report a new case of linear pigmented basal cell carcinoma developed in the shoulder, which is a rare localization
The diagnosis of pigmented basal cell carcinoma was confirmed by histology, which showed tumor proliferation of basaloid cells, arranged in palisaded cords, basophilic and sometimes pigmented cytoplasm, and retraction slits

Summary

Introduction

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common human malignancy, and accounts for nearly 80% of all non melanoma skin cancers [1] Several morphologic and histologic variants of BCC have been reported [2]. Linear pigmented basal cell carcinoma is a distinct and rare morphological variant. The main of our case is to report a new case of linear pigmented basal cell carcinoma developed in the shoulder, which is a rare localization. Clinical examination found a linear pigmented plaque measuring 4 cm, well limited, with erosions and crusts at its center (Figure 1). The diagnosis of pigmented basal cell carcinoma was confirmed by histology, which showed tumor proliferation of basaloid cells, arranged in palisaded cords, basophilic and sometimes pigmented cytoplasm, and retraction slits. Surgical excision with margins was performed, with histological study concluding a nodular and pigmented basal cell carcinoma, with healthy margins. No recurrence had occurred after 2 years of follow up (Figure 3)

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