Korean J Dermatol.  2004 Feb;42(2):195-198.

A Case of Locally Invasive Basal Cell Epithelioma Presented as a Subcutaneous Mass

• Lee UH
• Park HS
• Choi JC
• Chun DK

Abstract

Basal cell epithelioma(BCE) is the most common malignant tumor of the skin, and locally invasive neoplasm, rarely metastatic, yet capable of significant local destruction and disfigurement. Radiotherapy has been reported to have high local cure rate and good cosmetic results in the treatment of BCE, and therefore may be an alternative treatment when excision is not functionally or cosmetically feasible, especially in the high risk areas. We report a 73-year-old female with locally invasive BCE presented as a subcutaneous mass on the left nasolabial fold area.

Keyword

Basal cell epithelioma; Subcutaneous mass; Radiotherapy

MeSH Terms

Aged
Carcinoma, Basal Cell*
Female
Humans
Nasolabial Fold
Radiotherapy
Skin