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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Dermoscopy

Background:

  • Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most frequent cutaneous malignancy, with rising incidence.
  • Nodular SCC can be misdiagnosed as basal cell carcinoma (BCC), atypical fibroxanthoma, sclerosing liposarcoma, or desmoplastic melanoma.
  • Accurate differentiation is crucial due to differing prognostic and therapeutic implications.

Observation:

  • Trichoscopy, a non-invasive method, reveals morphological features of skin lesions.
  • The technique enhances diagnostic accuracy for both melanocytic and non-melanocytic pigmented lesions.
  • This report details a case of scalp SCC where trichoscopic patterns were instrumental in diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Specific trichoscopic patterns were identified in squamous cell carcinoma.
  • These patterns aided in distinguishing SCC from clinically similar conditions.
  • This case represents the first report of trichoscopic patterns in SCC from India.

Implications:

  • Trichoscopy offers a valuable, non-invasive tool for diagnosing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis of SCC can lead to improved patient outcomes.
  • This technique may be particularly useful for differentiating challenging nodular skin lesions.