title: Basal Cell Carcinoma on the Pubic Area: Report of a Case and Review of 19 Korean Cases of BCC from Non-sun-exposed Areas.
abstract: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed malignant skin tumors and develops characteristically on sun-exposed areas, such as the head and neck. Ultraviolet light exposure is an important etiologic factor in BCCs, and BCCs arising from non-sun- exposed areas are, therefore, very rare. In particular, the axilla, nipple, the genital and perianal areas are not likely to be exposed to ultraviolet light; thus, if BCC develops in these areas, other predisposing factors should be considered. Herein, we report a case of BCC arising on the pubic area in a 70-year-old man. We also performed a survey of the literature and discussed the 19 cases of BCC from non-sun-exposed areas reported to date in Korea.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea.
authors: Jin
authors: J
authors: Park
authors: Yong-Sun
authors: YS
authors: Cho
authors: Ki-Hun
authors: KH
authors: Song
authors: Jong-Sun
authors: JS
authors: Lee
authors: Seok-Kweon
authors: SK
authors: Yun
authors: Han-Uk
authors: HU
authors: Kim