Ann Dermatol.  2011 Aug;23(3):405-408. 10.5021/ad.2011.23.3.405.

Basal Cell Carcinoma on the Pubic Area: Report of a Case and Review of 19 Korean Cases of BCC from Non-sun-exposed Areas

• Park J
• Cho YS
• Song KH
• Lee JS
• Yun SK
• Kim HU

• KMID: 2171941
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2011.23.3.405

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.

Keyword

Basal cell carcinoma

MeSH Terms

Aged
Axilla
Carcinoma, Basal Cell
Head
Humans
Korea
Neck
Nipples
Skin
Ultraviolet Rays

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Brown crusted nodules of various sizes, with a gray patch on the right pubic area.

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  Fig. 2 Microscopic view of islands of cells, with peripheral palisading and haphazard arrangement of the more centrally located cells. Retraction spaces are present between the tumor islands and the surrounding stroma. Mucin-containing cystic spaces are visible at the centers of the tumor islands (H&E, ×40).

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