Squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp: A case report.
- Author:
Lacuesta Maricarr Pamela M
;
Ong Natalia P
;
Crisóstomo Trisha C
;
Gabriel Ma. Teresita G
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Human; Male; Aged; Carcinoma, Basal Cell; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Outpatients; Scalp; Skin Neoplasms; Tropical Medicine; Ulcer
- From: Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2008;17(1):31-34
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Nonmelanoma skin cancers are the most common human cancers. To this group basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common skin cancer in darkly pigmented patients and majority of the SCC's develop in non-sun exposed areas. We describe a case of a 72-year old male who consulted in the outpatient department of the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine for a 2-month history of non-healing ulcer on the scalp. Histopathologic examination revealed diagnosis of invasive squamous cell carcinoma. Patient was referred for surgical excision.