Slow growing Squamous cell carcinoma over the back masquerading a pigmented naevus clinically - A rare case report
Introduction: Slow growing pigmented squamous cell carcinoma is a rare entity. We present a 55 year old female who presented with a pigmented naevus of long duration which was excised and proven a squamous cell carcinoma and followed up with no recurrence. Conclusion: We would like to consider our c...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
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| Summary: | Introduction: Slow growing pigmented squamous cell carcinoma is a rare entity. We present a 55 year old female who presented with a pigmented naevus of long duration which was excised and proven a squamous cell carcinoma and followed up with no recurrence. Conclusion: We would like to consider our case report to be alarming as the presentation was masquerading a benign lesion, and if overlooked may turn fatal both for the surgeon and the patient. |
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| Item Description: | 2352-2410 10.1016/j.jdds.2014.03.007 |