Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma on Permanent Tattoo of the Face: Diagnostic that should be Prevent by Dermoscopy and Local Medical Care

Authors: Hallab I*, Zemmez Y, Titou H, Boudi O, Friekh R,Hjira N and Boui M

DOI: 10.23880/oajco-16000178

Volume 6, Issue 1

Abstract

Many skin lesions have been reported in connection with tattoos, both benign and malignant. The pathogenesis of malignant transformation in tattoos is unknown, although hypotheses include the toxic effects of the pigments. To date, we have notice 31 case reports and series (17 men, median age: 50.5 years) of KA and CSC on tattoos. Other Factors: UV exposure, fair skin, and immunosuppression increase incidence of cSCC. Recurrence and metastasis are associated with tumor diameter greater than 2 cm, depth greater than 2 mm or beyond subcutaneous fat, extensive or largecaliber perineural involvement, and poor differentiation on histopathology. AJCC 8 is used for TNM staging for cSCC of the head and neck. BWH offers an alternative T staging system. Management is primarily surgical with rare indications for adjuvant chemoradiation.

Keywords: Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Tattooing; Chemotherapy

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