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Nodular basal cell carcinoma of the scrotum: a case report and review of the literature

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common non-melanoma type of skin cancer described in humans that originates in the epidermis, more specifically in the basal layer and its appendages. Environmental, genetic and phenotypic factors contribute to the onset of this cancer; however, damage caused by ultraviolet radiation from sunlight is the primary risk factor. The emergence of this neoplasm in unexposed body areas, such as the soles, groin, armpit, scrotum or vulva is very rare. We present this case of a 71-year-old man with a tumour in the middle raphe of the scrotum histologically confirmed as BCC, which was successfully surgically managed.

Source: ecancermedicalscience

DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2024.1789

Authors: Gustavo Hipólito Diaz Infantes, Edgar Fermín Yan Quiroz, Luis Fernando Meza Montoya, José Richard Tenazoa Villalobos

Institutions: Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas, Antenor Orrego Private University, EsSALUD

Language: English

Topic: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,226