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Youssef Zemmez1, Mohammed Boui1

  • 1Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Militaire Mohamed V, Rabat, Maroc.

The Pan African Medical Journal
|April 11, 2018
PubMed
Summary
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A rare case of Bowen's disease (squamous cell carcinoma in situ) was diagnosed in a 16-year-old patient presenting with a forefoot skin mass. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis, and surgical treatment was recommended.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Bowen's disease, a form of squamous cell carcinoma in situ, is uncommon, particularly in adolescents.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing intraepithelial carcinomas.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old patient presented with a two-year history of painless, hard, budding cutaneous mass on the forefoot, measuring 4 cm.
  • The mass covered the second, third, and fourth toes of the right foot.
  • No other significant clinical findings or lymphadenopathy were noted.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination of a skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of carcinoma in situ.
  • The observed clinical presentation and biopsy results were consistent with Bowen's disease.
Keywords:
Maladie de Bowenchirurgiehistologie

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses like Bowen's disease in adolescent patients with persistent skin lesions.
  • Prompt histological confirmation is essential for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management planning.
  • Surgical intervention is the recommended treatment for this condition.