Korean J Dermatol.  2008 Aug;46(8):1096-1099.

A Case of Basal Cell Carcinoma of a Welder

• Chung WK
• Kim MS
• Chang SE
• Lee MW
• Choi JH
• Moon KC

Abstract

Although a basal cell carcinoma usually results from chronic irradiation of solar ultraviolet, some reports have mentioned that non-solar ultraviolet and trauma also could be etiologic factors of basal cell carcinoma. Herein, we report a case of a 64-year-old man who had worked as a welder for more than thirty years. Four years ago, he was burnt on his right upper eyelid during welding. After that, the lesion had been darkened and indurated, and finally was diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma. The significance of non-solar ultraviolet irradiation and thermal burn during welding in the pathogenesis of basal cell carcinoma is discussed.

Keyword

Basal cell carcinoma; Non-solar ultraviolet; Thermal burn; Welding

MeSH Terms

Burns
Carcinoma, Basal Cell
Eyelids
Humans
Middle Aged
Welding