Acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp in an elderly patient treated with radical radiotherapy

Abstract Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common non-melanoma skin cancer originating from epidermal keratinocytes or adnexal structures (such as eccrine glands and pilosebaceous units). It has a prediliction for affecting sun exposed areas such as the face, neck and arms. Cutaneous...

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Published in:Journal of cancer research and practice 2018-12, Vol.5 (4), p.165-168
Main Authors: Sankalp, Singh, Niharika, Bisht, Abhishek, Purkayastha, Divya, Shelly, Priyanka, Borde
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma
Elderly
Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine
Radical radiotherapy
Scalp
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Summary:Abstract Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common non-melanoma skin cancer originating from epidermal keratinocytes or adnexal structures (such as eccrine glands and pilosebaceous units). It has a prediliction for affecting sun exposed areas such as the face, neck and arms. Cutaneous adenoid squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC) is a distinctive neoplasm characterized by tumour cell acantholysis and is known for afflicting the head and neck in the elderly. We present such a case treated at our center which was a therapeutic challenge due to the lack of electron or superficial radiotherapy but responded well to curative local skin radiotherapy using a telecobalt machine.
ISSN:2311-3006
2311-3006
DOI:10.1016/j.jcrpr.2018.08.001