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Basal cell carcinoma arising from the scrotum: An understated entity
Shumei Han1, Yongrui Zhang2, Runhui Tian3
1Department Medical Affairs, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, PR China.
Urology Case Reports
|October 26, 2020
Summary
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a common skin cancer, can rarely occur on the scrotum. This case report details a successful local excision of a long-standing scrotal BCC, highlighting its potential rarity.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Urology
- Oncology
Background:
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequent human malignancy.
- BCC typically affects sun-exposed skin, with occurrences in non-exposed areas like the scrotum being rare.
Observation:
- A 12-year-duration scrotal lesion was evaluated in a male patient.
- The lesion was resistant to initial topical treatments, prompting further investigation.
Findings:
- Histopathology confirmed the scrotal lesion as Basal cell carcinoma (BCC).
- The patient underwent successful treatment via local excision.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering scrotal BCC in differential diagnoses for scrotal lesions.
- Urologists and other specialists should be aware of BCC as a possibility in non-healing or persistent scrotal lesions.
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