Basal cell carcinoma arising within a longstanding hemangioma
Dylan Maldonado1, Ashley Sturgeon1, Michelle Babb Tarbox1
1Department of Dermatology, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
|December 31, 2021
Summary
Dermoscopy aids in detecting basal cell carcinoma (BCC) within benign tumors like hemangiomas. This case highlights BCC developing in a cherry angioma on the eyelid, often missed without careful examination.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) can arise within other tumors, posing diagnostic challenges.
- Early detection of skin cancers is crucial for effective treatment and patient outcomes.
Observation:
- A case report of a 75-year-old man presenting with a basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on his left lower eyelid.
- The BCC was found to be developing within a long-standing hemangioma (cherry angioma).
Findings:
- Dermoscopy facilitated the detection of the basal cell carcinoma (BCC) within the hemangioma.
- The collision of these two distinct tumor types was visualized using dermoscopic imaging.
Implications:
- Dermoscopy is a valuable tool for identifying subtle skin cancers, including BCCs, that may be obscured by benign lesions.
- Increased vigilance and the use of dermoscopy are recommended for diagnosing BCCs presenting within or adjacent to other tumors, especially in sensitive areas like the eyelid.
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