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Basal Cell Cancer
Basal cell carcinoma of nipple and areola reported in a 49-year-old woman
June 2nd, 2005
Scientists reported a case of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the nipple and areola in a 49-year-old woman. According to a study from Canada, "BCC occurring on sun-protected regions is an uncommon phenomenon. BCC of the nipple is an exceedingly rare event." "We review the literature on BCC of the female nipple and herein describe the eighth reported case in the English literature. Our patient was treated with Mobs micrographic surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy," explained N. Rosen and colleagues, McGill University. The researchers concluded, "BCC of the nipple are extremely rare tumors with unclear etiology. They can be...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-02)
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