Delayed Presentation of Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report
Andre A Abadin1, Scott Fosko2, Michael Boniface3
1Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, USA.
Cureus
|November 2, 2020
Summary
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common skin cancer, can become locally invasive and destructive if diagnosis is delayed. This case highlights the importance of primary care in early BCC recognition and treatment to prevent extensive tissue damage.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
Background:
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most prevalent form of skin cancer in the US.
- While typically having low metastatic potential, BCC can cause significant local invasion and destruction of surrounding tissues, including deeper structures like muscle, cartilage, and bone, particularly when diagnosis and treatment are delayed.
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