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[Historic malignant tumour: 27 observations].

A Sparsa1, V Doffoel-Hantz, H Durox

  • 1Service de dermatologie et vénéréologie, CHU Dupuytren, 2, avenue Martin-Luther-King, 87042 Limoges, France. antoine.petit@sls.aphp.fr

Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|March 10, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Large, slow-growing malignant tumors, termed "historic" tumors, are often linked to patient psychiatric issues and delayed treatment. These giant tumors present a significant challenge in oncology, impacting patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • The term "historic" in French medical literature describes unusually large tumors.
  • Understanding the factors contributing to the extreme growth of these tumors is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the concept of "historic" malignant tumors.
  • To investigate the characteristics and contributing factors of these large cutaneous tumors.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of photographs of malignant cutaneous tumors of unusual size (1978-2008).
  • Independent selection by two dermatologists.
  • Collection of socio-professional, demographic, clinical, histological, psychological, and treatment data.

Main Results:

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  • Twenty-seven patients with "historic" tumors (mean age 74) were identified.
  • Average tumor development time was 4.5 years; mean size was 13 cm.
  • Epidermoid carcinomas and melanomas were common; 13 patients had psychiatric issues. Eighteen patients died within 13 months of diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • "Historic" malignant tumors are a recognized entity, also termed "giant" tumors.
  • Tumor size is associated with slow progression and/or delayed treatment, often due to psychiatric disorders.
  • These tumors affect patients in both urban and rural settings.