Basal cell carcinoma of the nipple: a case report and review of the literature.
BACKGROUND
The nipple is an extremely unusual location for basal cell carcinoma (BCC).


OBJECTIVE
To report a case of BCC originating on the areola and nipple region in a 47-year-old Dominican woman treated with Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS).


METHODS
We discuss a case of BCC originating on the areola and nipple region treated with MMS and review the literature regarding treatment of BCC of the nipple.


RESULTS
BCCs of the nipple occur rarely, with a total of 19 cases reported in the literature, 6 of which occurred in females. While many of the reported cases were treated with simple excision, several of these required postoperative radiation therapy and/or mastectomy due to their large size and aggressive nature.


CONCLUSIONS
MMS should be considered for treating BCCs at this site as a tissue-sparing measure to minimize deformity of this important anatomic area and to minimize the risk of recurrence.
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Department of Dermatology, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital,New York, New York 10032, USA.
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015580:Mohs Surgery; D009558:Nipples