Basal cell carcinoma and melanocytic nevus in the same lesion.
We report a case of basal cell carcinoma and intradermal melanocytic nevus in the same lesion. A review of the literature indicates that the simultaneous occurrence of two or more neoplasms in one specimen is a relatively infrequent finding. The pathogenesis of simultaneously occurring neoplasms remains the subject of speculation. Based on currently available evidence, we believe that the coexistence of lesions in this particular patient is most likely coincidental.
Taira
J W
JW
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Department of Dermatology, Oklahoma City 73104.
Flaming
J A
JA
Weigand
D A
DA
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000473:pathology*; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*