Basal Cell Carcinoma on the Pubic Area: Report of a Case and Review of 19 Korean Cases of BCC from Non-sun-exposed Areas.
- Author:
Jin PARK
1
;
Yong Sun CHO
;
Ki Hun SONG
;
Jong Sun LEE
;
Seok Kweon YUN
;
Han Uk KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Basal cell carcinoma
- MeSH: Aged; Axilla; Carcinoma, Basal Cell; Head; Humans; Korea; Neck; Nipples; Skin; Ultraviolet Rays
- From:Annals of Dermatology 2011;23(3):405-408
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed malignant skin tumors and develops characteristically on sun-exposed areas, such as the head and neck. Ultraviolet light exposure is an important etiologic factor in BCCs, and BCCs arising from non-sun- exposed areas are, therefore, very rare. In particular, the axilla, nipple, the genital and perianal areas are not likely to be exposed to ultraviolet light; thus, if BCC develops in these areas, other predisposing factors should be considered. Herein, we report a case of BCC arising on the pubic area in a 70-year-old man. We also performed a survey of the literature and discussed the 19 cases of BCC from non-sun-exposed areas reported to date in Korea.
