Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Female Breast Masquerading as Invasive Primary Breast Carcinoma: An Uncommon Presentation Site
Joint Authors
Taha, Mohamed E.
Elliott, Christie
Ulanja, Mark B.
Al-Mashhadani, Arshad A.
Al-Tekreeti, Marwah Muaad
Ambika, Santhosh
Source
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-07-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Skin cancer as a single entity is the most common malignancy in North America, accounting for half of all human cancers.
It comprises two types: melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers.
Of the nonmelanomas, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) constitutes about 80% of the cancers diagnosed every year.
BCC usually occurs in sun-exposed areas such as the face and extremities.
Occurrence in the nipple areolar complex is very rare.
We present a case of a Caucasian woman who presented with what was initially thought to be invasive carcinoma of the breast involving the nipple areolar complex (NAC); however, the diagnosis was revealed to be a basal cell carcinoma after histopathological examination.
The tumor was treated with modified radical mastectomy, with negative margins.
The importance of this case lies in the rare site of presentation of basal cell carcinoma and the importance of early detection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ulanja, Mark B.& Taha, Mohamed E.& Al-Mashhadani, Arshad A.& Al-Tekreeti, Marwah Muaad& Elliott, Christie& Ambika, Santhosh. 2018. Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Female Breast Masquerading as Invasive Primary Breast Carcinoma: An Uncommon Presentation Site. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146400
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ulanja, Mark B.…[et al.]. Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Female Breast Masquerading as Invasive Primary Breast Carcinoma: An Uncommon Presentation Site. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146400
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ulanja, Mark B.& Taha, Mohamed E.& Al-Mashhadani, Arshad A.& Al-Tekreeti, Marwah Muaad& Elliott, Christie& Ambika, Santhosh. Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Female Breast Masquerading as Invasive Primary Breast Carcinoma: An Uncommon Presentation Site. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146400
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146400