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A Field Fire Ulcer
Madhav Parik1, Pritha Roy2, Ramanuj Mukherjee3
1RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Kolkata, Block C-111, Bangur Avenue, Calcutta, 700055 India.
The Indian Journal of Surgery
|August 23, 2017
Summary
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a common skin cancer, can be locally invasive and recurrent. An uncommon subtype,
Area of Science:
- Dermatology and Oncology
Background:
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most prevalent form of skin cancer, primarily affecting sun-exposed areas.
- While metastasis is infrequent, BCC poses risks due to local invasiveness and high recurrence rates.
- Pathophysiology involves the neoplastic transformation of epidermal and follicular pluripotent cells.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the characteristics of 'field fire BCC', an uncommon BCC subtype.
- To highlight the clinical presentation of this specific BCC variant.
Main Methods:
- Clinical observation and case study (implied).
- Description of pathological and visual characteristics.
Main Results:
- 'Field fire BCC' presents with concurrent crusting, ulceration, and scarring.
- This subtype exhibits peripheral spread with central regression.
Conclusions:
- 'Field fire BCC' is a distinct clinical entity requiring specific recognition.
- Understanding its unique presentation aids in diagnosis and management of BCC.
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