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Basal cell carcinoma presenting as finger mass. A case report
L Bhagchandani1, R E Sanadi, S Sattar
1Department of Medicine, Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan.
American Journal of Clinical Oncology
|April 1, 1995
Summary
A rare basal cell carcinoma (BCC) case occurred on a finger
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
Background:
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a common skin cancer, typically affecting sun-exposed areas like the face and head.
- Atypical BCC presentations are rare, with very few documented cases occurring on the digits of the hands or feet.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old male presented with a 5-year history of swelling on the distal phalanx of his right middle finger.
- The lesion was consistent with basal cell carcinoma, a rare occurrence on the volar (palm) side of a finger.
Findings:
- Literature review identified only 12 previous cases of BCC on the digits, all located periungual or subungual.
- This case represents a rare instance of BCC on the volar finger surface, distinct from previously reported subungual or periungual locations.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare BCC locations in differential diagnoses for digital swelling.
- Emphasizes that while BCC is typically slow-growing with an excellent prognosis after resection, unusual presentations warrant careful evaluation.
