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Basal cell carcinoma of the scrotum: A rare occurrence in sun protected skin

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the skin is common. The genitalia is rarely affected as it is naturally protected from ultraviolet light (UV) exposure. Predisposing factors and clinical features of BCC affecting the genitalia still require further description. Observation We present an elderly man with a scrotal lesion of 31 years duration which was confirmed to be BCC of the nodular and cystic type by histopathological examination. He did not have any known risk factors for genital BCC. There was no local invasion or distant metastases despite the tumour’s large size and prolonged duration. Wide local excision was performed. There was no evidence of recurrence at 6 months. Conclusion BCC should be considered in the elderly with chronic skin lesions at the genitalia. Multiple factors contribute to delayed presentation.

Source: African Journal of Urology

DOI: 10.1016/j.afju.2018.04.004

Authors: Alyaa Hassan Ali Eissa, Adawiyah Jamil, Norazirah Md Nor, Dy Win Low, Bang Rom Lee

Institution: University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre

Language: English

Topic: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2803516552

FWCI: 0.527

Cites: 15

Cited by: 7

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