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Bowenoid epidermotropic metastatic squamous cell carcinoma
1Department of Dermatology, Chonbuk University Medical School, Chonju, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
|October 1, 1996
Summary
This study reports a rare case of epidermotropic metastatic squamous cell carcinoma mimicking vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 (VIN 3). Intravascular tumor cells and epidermal continuity supported the metastasis diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Dermatopathology
- Oncology
- Gynecologic Pathology
Background:
- Squamous cell carcinoma can metastasize to the skin.
- Epidermotropic metastases can mimic primary skin lesions.
- Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 (VIN 3) is a premalignant condition.