A lobulated mass on the upper back with prominent vasculature: A giant basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is characterized by slow but locally invasive growth. Although there is low metastatic potential, if not treated early, these skin cancers can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. In this case report, we present a man with a neglected BCC that developed into what...
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doaj-5db71939a62b475aa7b14915d0b0832c2021-04-07T11:47:00ZengPAGEPress PublicationsDermatology Reports2036-73922036-74062021-04-0113110.4081/dr.2021.9046A lobulated mass on the upper back with prominent vasculature: A giant basal cell carcinomaElysha M. Kolitz0Brian L. Scott 1Travis Vandergriff2Melissa Mauskar 3UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TXOregon Health & Science University, Portland, ORDepartment of Dermatology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TXDepartment of Dermatology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is characterized by slow but locally invasive growth. Although there is low metastatic potential, if not treated early, these skin cancers can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. In this case report, we present a man with a neglected BCC that developed into what is termed a giant BCC or one that is greater than 5 cm. This tumor was discovered only upon workup of orthostatic lightheadedness and iron deficiency anemia. Although rare, basal cell carcinoma must be included on the differential of a large cutaneous lesion and may be a source of significant blood loss. https://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/dr/article/view/9046Basal cell carcinoma, giant, super giant, cutaneous neoplasm, hedgehog inhibitors |
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Elysha M. Kolitz Brian L. Scott Travis Vandergriff Melissa Mauskar A lobulated mass on the upper back with prominent vasculature: A giant basal cell carcinoma Dermatology Reports Basal cell carcinoma, giant, super giant, cutaneous neoplasm, hedgehog inhibitors |
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A lobulated mass on the upper back with prominent vasculature: A giant basal cell carcinoma |
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A lobulated mass on the upper back with prominent vasculature: A giant basal cell carcinoma |
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A lobulated mass on the upper back with prominent vasculature: A giant basal cell carcinoma |
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A lobulated mass on the upper back with prominent vasculature: A giant basal cell carcinoma |
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A lobulated mass on the upper back with prominent vasculature: A giant basal cell carcinoma |
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lobulated mass on the upper back with prominent vasculature: a giant basal cell carcinoma |
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PAGEPress Publications |
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Dermatology Reports |
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2036-7392 2036-7406 |
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2021-04-01 |
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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is characterized by slow but locally invasive growth. Although there is low metastatic potential, if not treated early, these skin cancers can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. In this case report, we present a man with a neglected BCC that developed into what is termed a giant BCC or one that is greater than 5 cm. This tumor was discovered only upon workup of orthostatic lightheadedness and iron deficiency anemia. Although rare, basal cell carcinoma must be included on the differential of a large cutaneous lesion and may be a source of significant blood loss.
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Basal cell carcinoma, giant, super giant, cutaneous neoplasm, hedgehog inhibitors |
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