Korean J Dermatol.  2006 Feb;44(2):224-226.

A Case of Giant Basal Cell Carcinoma

• Nam YH
• Kim BJ
• Seo YJ
• Lee JH
• Park JK

Abstract

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) represents the most common cutaneous malignancy in caucasions. Most of the tumors usually occur on sun-exposed skin, and they are small and easily treated. Giant BCC is a rare variant of this tumor and is defined as a lesion greater than 5 cm at its largest diameter. For the development of giant BCC, several risk factors, including patient neglect, aggressive histological features and long duration, have been identified. We observed a very large BCC on the face and scalp of an elderly woman. She had been reclusive for a long time, and this problem might have played a crucial role in the development of the giant BCC.

Keyword

Giant basal cell carcinoma

MeSH Terms

Aged
Carcinoma, Basal Cell*
Female
Humans
Risk Factors
Scalp
Skin