An advanced case of basosquamous carcinoma of the orbit: case report

Basosquamous carcinoma is a rare tumor with features of both basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, linked by a transition area. It is a rare epithelial neoplasm with a tendency for local recurrence. It also has a high incidence of distant metastasis, a condition that differentiates it from the bas...

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Published in:Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia 2009-11, Vol.72 (6), p.819-821
Main Authors: Vasconcelos, Jr, Huber Martins, Almeida, Ana Laura, Sagawa, Antônio, Carvalho, Roberto Murillo Limongi de Souza, Avila, Marcos Pereira de
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Carcinoma, Basosquamous - pathology
Carcinoma, Basosquamous - therapy
Disease Progression
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Orbital Neoplasms - pathology
Orbital Neoplasms - therapy
Patient Compliance
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Summary:Basosquamous carcinoma is a rare tumor with features of both basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, linked by a transition area. It is a rare epithelial neoplasm with a tendency for local recurrence. It also has a high incidence of distant metastasis, a condition that differentiates it from the basal cell carcinoma. In this case, the slow course of the infiltrative lesion associated to patient non-compliance to treatment led to a poor prognosis.
ISSN:1678-2925
DOI:10.1590/S0004-27492009000600015