Squamous cell carcinoma of the scrotum.
A patient with psoriasis was found to have a large mass on his scrotum. He was at increased risk for the occurrence of skin cancer, both from the treatments he received for control of his psoriasis and from previous occupational exposure. We present his case and review the risk factors involved.
Gross
D J
DJ
Department of Dermatology, John L. McClellan Veterans Administration Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Schosser
R H
RH
D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005834:Genital Neoplasms, Male / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D011083:Polycyclic Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012611:Scrotum / Q000473:pathology*
D011083:Polycyclic Compounds