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T Shoji1, J Lee, S H Hong

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts 02188, USA.

The American Journal of Dermatopathology
|April 29, 1998
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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is rare in Asians. This report details an unusual case of multiple pigmented BCCs in a 77-year-old Korean woman with no known risk factors.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer, predominantly affecting Caucasians.
  • Pigmented BCCs are less common, and BCC is rare in Asian populations.

Observation:

  • A 77-year-old Korean woman presented with multiple, darkly pigmented, enlarging nodules on her scalp, face, trunk, and extremities.
  • Lesions varied in size from 0.5 mm to 2 cm, with larger ones showing central ulceration.
  • Biopsies confirmed pigmented basal cell carcinomas; no predisposing factors or other conditions were identified.

Findings:

  • The patient had multiple, widespread, darkly pigmented basal cell carcinomas.
  • No evidence of xeroderma pigmentosum, basal cell nevus syndrome, immunodeficiency, or other risk factors was found.
  • Extensive workup ruled out primary or secondary tumors elsewhere in the body.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the occurrence of multiple pigmented basal cell carcinomas in an Asian individual without typical risk factors.
  • It underscores the importance of considering BCC in diverse populations presenting with unusual skin lesions.
  • Further research may be needed to understand potential genetic or environmental factors contributing to BCC in non-Caucasian populations.