Perianal Basal cell carcinoma-an unusual site of occurrence

Perianal Basal cell carcinoma-an unusual site of occurrence

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common nonmelanoma skin cancer. Its occurrence in the perianal region is very rare. Awareness of its benign behavior in this region, in contrast to the earlier reports, is vital in its management. Local excision seems to provide adequate control. We are herewith repo...

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Veröffentlicht in:Indian journal of dermatology 2010-04, Vol.55 (2), p.178-180
Hauptverfasser: Nagendra Naidu, D V, Rajakumar, V
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Basal cell carcinoma
Biopsy
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
local excision
malignancy
Medical diagnosis
perianal
Radiation therapy
Sexual behavior
Skin cancer
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Zusammenfassung:Basal cell carcinoma is the most common nonmelanoma skin cancer. Its occurrence in the perianal region is very rare. Awareness of its benign behavior in this region, in contrast to the earlier reports, is vital in its management. Local excision seems to provide adequate control. We are herewith reporting an extremely rare case of a 69-year-old male with basal cell carcinoma treated adequately with local excision.
ISSN:0019-5154
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0019-5154.62758