Trichilemmal carcinoma--a rare tumor: case report.
Trichilemmal carcinoma is a rare cutaneous cancer that usually occurs on photoexposed areas in elderly individuals. Most of the time, there is a unique lesion that presents a papulonodular aspect with possible keratosis or ulceration on the top of it. We report on a case of this rare tumor, discussing various aspects of this entity and possible therapy. Simple excision with adequate safety margin is a safe, low-cost and effective mode of treatment for this type of carcinoma. Although a rare form of neoplasia, trichilemmal carcinoma has good prognosis when treated correctly.
Peryassú
Bernardo Cacciari
BC
Rua Dona Mariana 143/C-32, Rio de Janeiro 22080-020, Brazil. ramos.e.silva@dermato.med.br
Peryassú
Raphael Cacciari
RC
Peryassú
Marcius Achiamé
MA
Maceira
Juan Piñeiro
JP
Ramos-E-Silva
Marcia
M
D006801:Humans; D015603:Keratinocytes / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery