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A Model for Perineural Invasion in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Published on: January 5, 2017
Perineural involvement of squamous cell carcinoma presenting with formication
Joshua E Lane1, Mark R Williams, David E Kent
1Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, Georgia, USA. jlane@lanederm.com
Abstract:
Perineural involvement of a cutaneous neoplasm marks an aggressive feature. Tumors with perineural involvement share an increased propensity for local invasion via perineural spread. Formication may be an indicator of perineural involvement by cutaneous neoplasms. We present a case of an 82-year-old man with perineural involvement of a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) identified by clinical symptoms of formication. Successful resolution of these symptoms was achieved with radiation therapy.

