Basal cell carcinoma occurring in association with dermatofibroma.
Two cases of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) occurring in association with long-standing dermatofibroma are reported. These lesions were asymptomatic, but both were characterized clinically by central ulceration. Histopathology of both cases revealed a BCC overlying a typical dermatofibroma. The association of these two tumours has rarely been reported and is controversial. It is disputed whether the changes of BCC overlying dermatofibromata are reactive or neoplastic.
McKenna
K E
KE
Department of Dermatology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
Somerville
J E
JE
Walsh
M Y
MY
Dawson
J F
JF
Burrows
D
D
D000368:Aged; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*