Delayed diagnosis: Giant basal cell carcinoma of scalp Saçli deride gecikmiş tani: Dev bazal hücreli karsinom

Balci D. D., SERARSLAN G., Hakverdi S.

Turkderm Deri Hastaliklari ve Frengi Arsivi, vol.42, no.2, pp.67-69, 2008 (Scopus, TRDizin) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Abstract
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: Turkderm Deri Hastaliklari ve Frengi Arsivi
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.67-69
  • Keywords: Giant basal cell carcinoma, Scalp
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Although basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer, the scalp lesions of BCC have been rarely reported. Giant BCC is defined as a tumor larger than 5 cm in diameter and only 0.5-1 % of all BCCs achieve this size. We report a case of giant BCC on the scalp that was treated with topical coticosteroids and antifungal shampoo for five years. BCC should be considered in the differential diagnosis in erythematous plaque type lesions resistant to therapy with long duration localized on the scalp.