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Kazuyoshi Iijima1, Kimika Ogihara1, Airi Ohsawa1
1Department of Dermatology, Teikyo University Hospital, Mizonokuchi, Kawasaki, JPN.
Abstract:
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a common cutaneous malignancy; however, its occurrence in the umbilicus is exceptionally rare, with only 22 cases reported to date, including the present case. We describe a 79-year-old man presenting with a 3.0 × 1.9 cm grayish-brown umbilical nodule with central ulceration. Histopathological examination revealed mixed nodular and morpheaform features, with tumor extension into the umbilical stalk. Given the anatomical complexity of the umbilical region, preoperative imaging may be suboptimal for accurately assessing deep tumor extension due to interference from pre-existing scar tissue. Therefore, thorough histopathological evaluation, including intraoperative frozen section analysis, is essential to ensure complete excision and optimal surgical management.
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