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Basal Cell Cancer
New findings from P. Lyle and co-authors in the area of basal cell cancer published
June 24th, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "We report a case of a primary lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the skin (LELCS) associated with scar from a previous excision of basal cell carcinoma. The patient was a 68-year-old female with a 3.0 mm skin-colored pearly papule on her forehead that developed over 2-3 months." "The patient had a history of a basal cell carcinoma in the same location, which was completely excised 1 year earlier. A biopsy and subsequent excision of the tumor were performed. The tumor consisted of small islands of large pleomorphic mitotically active epithelioid cells surrounded by a very dense lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate. The tumor was...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-06-24)
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