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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) causing spinal cord compression.

B Cohen¹, G Weiss, H Yin

¹Dermatology and Laser Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA.

Dermatology Online Journal

|May 1, 2001

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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a common skin cancer, can rarely cause severe spinal cord compression. This case highlights a neglected, ulcerated BCC leading to neurological deficits.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Oncology
Neurology

Background:

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequent skin cancer in fair-skinned individuals.
BCCs typically have low morbidity and mortality rates.
Rarely, advanced BCC can lead to significant complications.

Observation:

A case of an adult male with a 15-year history of a neglected, ulcerated lower back tumor is presented.
The patient experienced symptoms of back pain and leg weakness.
The tumor was clinically suspected to be a BCC causing spinal cord compression.

Findings:

Microscopy confirmed the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) verified spinal cord compression secondary to the BCC.
This demonstrates an unusual presentation of advanced cutaneous malignancy.

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Implications:

This case underscores the importance of early detection and treatment of skin cancers.
It highlights the potential for neglected BCCs to cause severe, invasive complications.
Awareness among clinicians regarding rare metastatic or invasive BCC presentations is crucial.