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Trichilemmal carcinoma treated by excision combined with photodynamic therapy: a case report and review of literature

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Trichilemmal carcinoma is an extremely rare malignant cutaneous tumor derived from the outer root sheath of the hair follicles, which most commonly occurs in the sun-exposed areas of elderly individuals. This article introduces a case of trichilemmal carcinoma that occurred on the scalp of a 36-year-old male patient, the first case reported and treated with surgical excision combined with photodynamic therapy.

Source: Frontiers in Oncology

DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1436399

Authors: Lingyu Qidiao, Yilin Liu, Danni Hu, Xingchi Tao, Chunli Yao

Institution: Second Affiliated Hospital of Jilin University

Language: English

Topic: Cancer and Skin Lesions

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,295