Dermatitis-like squamous cell carcinoma

A 78-year-old man with a 2-year history of a large dermatitis-like plaque of his thigh is described. It had a raised elevated border, resembling persistent fungal dermatitis (tinea corporis). However, it proved to be a squamous cell carcinoma, prompting this description and a reminder that skin canc...

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Published in:Dermatologic surgery 2004-02, Vol.30 (2 Pt 2), p.334-335
Main Authors: Barnett, Channing R, Barnett, Jay G, Schwartz, Robert A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - diagnosis
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - surgery
Curettage - methods
Dermatitis - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Electrocoagulation - methods
Humans
Male
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skin Neoplasms - surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:A 78-year-old man with a 2-year history of a large dermatitis-like plaque of his thigh is described. It had a raised elevated border, resembling persistent fungal dermatitis (tinea corporis). However, it proved to be a squamous cell carcinoma, prompting this description and a reminder that skin cancer may mimic dermatitis.
ISSN:1076-0512
DOI:10.1097/00042728-200402002-00017