Basal cell carcinoma and trichoepithelioma: a possible matter of confusion

Difficulty in differentiation between a solitary basal cell carcinoma, which is known as a malign skin lesion and a benign trichoepithelioma, is a frequent problem in all day dermatologic practice. Clinically as well as histopathologically there are a lot of resemblances between these skin tumors. B...

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Published in:International journal of dermatology 2008-11, Vol.47 (s1), p.13-17
Main Authors: Arits, Aimée H. M. M., Parren, Lizelotte J. M. T., Van Marion, Arienne M. W., Sommer, Anja, Frank, Jorge, Kelleners‐Smeets, Nicole W. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adult
Aged
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Biopsy
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - pathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Male
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:Difficulty in differentiation between a solitary basal cell carcinoma, which is known as a malign skin lesion and a benign trichoepithelioma, is a frequent problem in all day dermatologic practice. Clinically as well as histopathologically there are a lot of resemblances between these skin tumors. By means of two real life cases, we give here an overview of the possible problems and appliances in distinguishing these two entities; at the end we do some recommendation about the policy.
ISSN:0011-9059
1365-4632
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2008.03951.x