Giant basal cell carcinoma: report of two cases and review of risk factors.
GBCCs are rare, tend to be multiple, often develop in sun-protected areas, usually occur in Caucasians without a family history of skin cancer, and have no clear association with immunological or psychiatric factors. Fear may be the underlying factor leading to neglect and chronicity of the tumors.
Sakamoto
Greg K
GK
University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA. gsakamot@hawaii.edu
Izumi
Allan K
AK
D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects