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Cutaneous sarcomatoid squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp: a case report
Agnes Nampijja1, Jackson Kakooza1, Catherine Lewis1,2
1Department of Surgery, St. Joseph's Hospital Kitovu, PO Box 524, Masaka, Uganda.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|July 2, 2025
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Sarcomatoid squamous cell carcinoma (SSCC) is a malignant tumor with epithelial and spindle cell components. It is common in visceral organs and rarely presents as a cutaneous tumor. We present a case of a 55-year-old Black male with multiple recurrences of SSCC. Prompt diagnosis and complete excision is prudent to prevent recurrence or further spread to adjacent structures.
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