Y I Zhu1, D Ratner. 1. Department of Dermatology, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital,New York, New York 10032, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The nipple is an extremely unusual location for basal cell carcinoma (BCC). OBJECTIVE: To report a case of BCC originating on the areola and nipple region in a 47-year-old Dominican woman treated with Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). METHODS: We discuss a case of BCC originating on the areola and nipple region treated with MMS and review the literature regarding treatment of BCC of the nipple. RESULTS: BCCs of the nipple occur rarely, with a total of 19 cases reported in the literature, 6 of which occurred in females. While many of the reported cases were treated with simple excision, several of these required postoperative radiation therapy and/or mastectomy due to their large size and aggressive nature. CONCLUSION: MMS should be considered for treating BCCs at this site as a tissue-sparing measure to minimize deformity of this important anatomic area and to minimize the risk of recurrence.
BACKGROUND: The nipple is an extremely unusual location for basal cell carcinoma (BCC). OBJECTIVE: To report a case of BCC originating on the areola and nipple region in a 47-year-old Dominican woman treated with Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). METHODS: We discuss a case of BCC originating on the areola and nipple region treated with MMS and review the literature regarding treatment of BCC of the nipple. RESULTS: BCCs of the nipple occur rarely, with a total of 19 cases reported in the literature, 6 of which occurred in females. While many of the reported cases were treated with simple excision, several of these required postoperative radiation therapy and/or mastectomy due to their large size and aggressive nature. CONCLUSION: MMS should be considered for treating BCCs at this site as a tissue-sparing measure to minimize deformity of this important anatomic area and to minimize the risk of recurrence.
Authors: Han Jin Jung; Jae Hun Jun; Ho Youn Kim; Seok-Jong Lee; Do Won Kim; Weon Ju Lee; Jin Hyang Jung Journal: Ann Dermatol Date: 2011-10-31 Impact factor: 1.444