Primary mucinous carcinoma of the scalp
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Mucinous carcinoma of the skin is a rare, low-grade malignancy often clinically misdiagnosed as a benign lesion. This tumour mostly grows locally and has minimal potential for lymphatic or distant metastasis. Commonly affected sites include the periorbital region, particularly the eyelid, and the scalp. Surgical resection is the preferred treatment. However, recurrences are frequent when resection margins are less than 1 cm. Differential diagnosis with mucinous skin metastases can be challenging. We report a patient with an occipital scalp tumour initially considered benign and left untreated for 10 years. After an initial resection, the tumour recurred, requiring a second resection with adequate margins.
Source: BMJ Case Reports
Institutions: Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Clinique Saint Jean
Language: English
Topic: Cancer and Skin Lesions
Subfield: Dermatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4404989947