Korean J Dermatol.  2008 Jul;46(7):962-964.

A Case of Recurrent Giant Basal Cell Carcinoma on the Face

• Park J
• Hong JS
• Nam KH
• Yun SK
• Lee NH
• Kim HU
• Ihm CW

Abstract

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignant tumor of the skin. Most of the lesions are usually small, slow growing and rarely metastasize. However, giant basal cell carcinoma, which is defined as a lesion of more than 5 cm at its greatest diameter, is rare. Most giant basal cell carcinomas are of long duration, and neglect seems to be a major contribution to the development of giant basal cell carcinoma. Herein, we report a rare case of treating a recurrent giant basal cell carcinoma on the face of a Korean elderly woman with surgical excision.

Keyword

Face; Giant basal cell carcinoma; Surgical excision

MeSH Terms

Aged
Carcinoma, Basal Cell
Female
Humans
Skin