Recurrent and metastatic trichilemmal carcinoma of the skin over the thigh: a case report

Trichilemmal carcinoma (TC) is an uncommon cutaneous neoplasm that develops from the external root sheath of the hair follicle. It is considered to be a low-grade carcinoma with low metastatic potential. Local recurrence and metastasis are rare after surgical excision. We report here on a case of me...

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Published in:Cancer research and treatment 2010, 42(3), , pp.176-179
Main Authors: Yi, Hyon Seung, Sym, Sun Jin, Park, Jinny, Cho, Eun Kyung, Ha, Seung-Yeon, Shin, Dong Bok, Lee, Jae Hoon
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Language:English
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Summary:Trichilemmal carcinoma (TC) is an uncommon cutaneous neoplasm that develops from the external root sheath of the hair follicle. It is considered to be a low-grade carcinoma with low metastatic potential. Local recurrence and metastasis are rare after surgical excision. We report here on a case of metastatic TC in the skin over the thigh, and this tumor was treated with cisplatin and cyclophosphamide combination chemotherapy.
ISSN:1598-2998
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DOI:10.4143/crt.2010.42.3.176