Basosquamous carcinoma of the neck
- Author:
Jan Warren A. Holgado
1
;
Joseph E. Cachuela
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Carcinoma
- From: Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2011;26(1):46-48
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Basosquamous carcinoma, a variant of basal cell carcinoma, is rather rare with an incidence of only 1 – 2% of cases. 1, 2 It has a predilection for the head and neck region (95.6%) with primary sites including the nasal, auricular and periocular area with the neck involved in only 1.1%.1 Unlike typical basal cell carcinoma, basosquamous carcinoma behaves more aggressively with a higher tendency for metastasis and recurrence. Its rarity translates to a lack of management guidelines. Because of its pattern of growth and relative aggressiveness, treatment plans must be well laid; recurrence resulting from poor planning may lead to a worse outcome and poorer prognosis.
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