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SHR Neuro Cancer Cardio Lipid Metab Microb
Di Lernia, V; Ricci, C; Zalaudek, I; Argenziano, G.
Metastasizing basal cell carcinoma.
Cutis. 2013; 92(5):244-246
(- Case Report)
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- Zalaudek Iris
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- Abstract:
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignancy worldwide and is characterized by invasive growth and local tissue destruction. Cure rates for BCC exceed 90% with most treatment modalities. Metastasizing BCC (MBCC) is a rare complication of BCC with high morbidity and mortality rates. We report the case of a 66-year-old man with a large ulcerative lesion on the left side of the flank that was histopathologically diagnosed as a BCC. Clinical and imaging evaluations revealed substantial local invasion with regional lymph node, lung, liver, bone marrow, and bone metastasis. The patient died 7 months after the diagnosis was made. Potentially metastasizing BCCs cannot be definitely identified; thus early intervention with adequate treatment of all BCCs is advised.
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