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Development of poorly differentiated invasive squamous cell carcinoma in giant Bowen's disease: a case report with dermatoscopy

Bowen's disease (BD) is an in situ form of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), often occurring in the chronically UV-damaged skin of elderly people. The risk of progression of BD to invasive SCC varies between 3% and 5%, and one-third of invasive tumors may metastasize. Herein we discuss the dermato...

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Main Authors: Bengu Nisa Akay (Author), Aysenur Maden (Author), Oguzhan Kocak (Author), Seher Bostanci (Author), Ayse Boyvat (Author), Pelin Kocyigit (Author), Aylin Okcu Heper (Author)
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Published: Mattioli1885, 2016-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Bowen's disease (BD) is an in situ form of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), often occurring in the chronically UV-damaged skin of elderly people. The risk of progression of BD to invasive SCC varies between 3% and 5%, and one-third of invasive tumors may metastasize. Herein we discuss the dermatoscopic findings of a case of giant Bowen's disease, which progressed to poorly differentiated invasive SCC.
Item Description:10.5826/dpc.0602a02
2160-9381

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