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Primary cutaneous osteosarcoma of the scalp

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Primary cutaneous extraskeletal osteosarcoma (PCEO) is a rare malignant neoplasm with less than 20 cases reported in the literature to date. Presenting as a nodule or mass on the skin, commonly at sites of previous trauma or radiation, these lesions are differentiated from other neoplasms through their characteristic microscopic appearance. This report highlights a case of PCEO in a 75-year-old man with a history of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the scalp. Histological examination of a scalp nodule in the region of a previously excised SCC revealed proliferation of osteoid surrounded by malignant osteocytes. An overview of this condition and differential diagnoses are presented in this report.

Source: BMJ Case Reports

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-222641

Authors: Yusra Al-Janabi, Khalid Al-Janabi, Kallirroi Tzafetta, Mahir Petkar

Institution: Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust

Language: English

Topic: Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2804249299

FWCI: 0.522

Cites: 15

Cited by: 7

Related to: 10