Pigmented basal cell carcinoma over trunk: An unusual location

Authors

  • Aditi Bansal bansal Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India
  • Sukhjot kaur Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India
  • Aminder Singh Department of Pathology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India
  • Ankur Singla Medical intern, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v31i4.1742

Abstract

Basal cell carcinoma, also known as ulcus rodens, was first described by Jacob in 1827. It is the most frequent type of skin cancer, accounting for approximately 80% of all non-melanoma skin cancers. No precursor lesions have been described for BCC. In 80-85% of the cases, BCC commonly develops over head and neck. Rarely, basal cell carcinoma has been reported over unusual locations such as axilla, groins, umbilicus, trunk, palm and soles. Only ten percent of tumors are seen over trunk. We report a case of pigmented basal cell carcinoma in a 22-year-old female located on trunk, highlighting its dermoscopic, histopathological and immunohistochemistry findings.

Author Biography

  • Aditi Bansal bansal, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India

    Junior Resident

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Published

29.03.2022

How to Cite

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Pigmented basal cell carcinoma over trunk: An unusual location. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 29 [cited 2026 Aug. 2];31(4):753-6. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1742