Large basal cell carcinoma in a congenital nevus.
A large basal cell carcinoma that developed in a previously irradiated congenital nevus is reported. Treatment was by wide surgical excision. A discussion of the possibility that congenital nevi may predispose to tumors other than melanoma is considered. The causes of basal cell carcinoma are reviewed.
D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000473:pathology; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors