Coexistence of Bowen’s disease and Pigmented Basal cell carcinoma in a case of chronic arsenicosis

Skin Manifestations in Chronic Arsenicosis

Authors

  • Rajarajan Thangaraj Burdwan Medical College and Hospital
  • Prashanth Kumar C Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy; Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, Purba Bardhaman – 713104
  • Priya Jaiswal Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy; Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, Purba Bardhaman – 713104
  • Rituparna Sarkar Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy; Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, Purba Bardhaman – 713104

Keywords:

Arsenic Keratosis, Bowen’s disease, Basal cell carcinoma

Abstract

Abstract: Arsenical Keratosis is a premalignant condition of skin, the exposure of which occurs through predominantly drinking water in endemic areas like West Bengal and Bangladesh, predisposing affected individuals to develop Bowen’s disease, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Here, we describe an interesting case of multiple lesions of Bowen’s disease and pigmented basal cell carcinoma coexisting in an adult male who had history of chronic exposure to arsenic through drinking water.  

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Published

2023-08-07

How to Cite

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Thangaraj R, Prashanth Kumar C, Jaiswal P, Sarkar R. Coexistence of Bowen’s disease and Pigmented Basal cell carcinoma in a case of chronic arsenicosis: Skin Manifestations in Chronic Arsenicosis. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2023Aug.7 [cited 2026Feb.26];33(3):1204-6. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/2271

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 3 (2023): July-September

Section

Case Reports