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Easy Diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma by Demosocpie

Assenhaji I*, Bennani M, Ziani J, Douhi Z, Elloudi S, Baybay H and Mernissi FZ
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ISSN: 2574-7800  10.23880/cdoaj-16000205  Received: February 11, 2020  Published: February 28, 2020
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Superficial basal cell carcinoma Clinical Dermoscopy
Abstract

The BCC is a cancer with low grade and rares métastases. Superficial basal cell carcinoma (SSBCC) comprise up to 25% of all histological sub-types. They are more likely to occur on the trunk and in the younger age groups especially in females. SSBCC appears as a scaly and well-defined area. It can resemble a patch of dermatitis and can be confused with eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus, or Bowen’s disease. Thus, the clinical features alone may not point to the appropriate diagnosis. The histopathology is the most reliable diagnostic modality for SSBCC. Surgical excision is the most commonly used treatment for BCC. Topical chemotherapy agents such as imiquimod or 5-fluorouracil may be various alternatives or adjuvants in the treatment of SSBCC.

Case Report

It is a patient of 53 years, without significant pathological antecedents, who presents for 2 years a lesion in the right hypochondrium, gradually increasing in size. Clinical examination found a slightly infiltrated 2 cm plaque with a pearled outline at the level of the right hypochondrium (Figure 1), dermoscopy showing ovoid nests, dots and globules, eccentric radial striations, and a maple leaf appearance (Figure 2).

Figure 1: Infiltrated 2 cm plaque with a pearled outline at the level of the right hypochondrium.
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Figure 1: Infiltrated 2 cm plaque with a pearled outline at the level of the right hypochondrium.
Figure 2: Ovoid nests, dots and globules, eccentric radial striations, and a maple leaf appearance.
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Figure 2: Ovoid nests, dots and globules, eccentric radial striations, and a maple leaf appearance.

The histopathology exam was in favor of a superficial basal cell carcinoma, with healthy margins, and the evolution was favorable without recurrence.

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@article{assenhaji2020,
  title   = {Easy Diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma by Demosocpie},
  author  = {Assenhaji I, Bennani M, Ziani J, Douhi Z, Elloudi S, Baybay H and Mernissi FZ},
  journal = {Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal},
  year    = {2020},
  volume  = {5},
  number  = {1},
  doi     = {10.23880/cdoaj-16000205}
}
Assenhaji I, Bennani M, Ziani J, Douhi Z, Elloudi S, Baybay H and Mernissi FZ (2020). Easy Diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma by Demosocpie. Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.23880/cdoaj-16000205
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