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Axillary basal cell carcinoma: literature survey and case report
1DermSurgery Associates, P.A., Houston, Texas, USA.
Background:
Primary basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in the axilla has rarely been reported in the literature. No systematic review has yet been conducted.
Objective:
To present a case of basal cell carcinoma of the axilla. This is a rare presentation of a common disease in a non-sun-exposed part of the body.
Methods:
An extensive literature search for axillary BCCs was performed. An additional case is reported.
Results:
Only 14 cases of primary axillary BCC have been reported in the literature. Metastatic axillary BCC is also rarely reported.
Conclusion:
BCC in the axilla is extremely uncommon. Factors other than sun exposure are likely involved in tumorigenesis.
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