title: [Multiple facial squamous cell carcinomas in a child, revealing a xeroderma pigmentosum].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is very rare in children. One of its most common risk factors is xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), an autosomal recessive disease characterized by defective cellular DNA repair, and hypersensitivity to ultraviolet radiation.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report a case of XP in a 7-year-old black African boy, revealed by squamous cell carcinomas of the inferior lip and upper left eyelid.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In sub-Saharan regions, the early diagnosis of XP is difficult because of its uncommon occurrence on black skin and black skin specificities. The strong sun radiation in the tropics and a late diagnosis make XP treatment challenging. Thus, prevention in patients' families is mandatory.
authors: Service de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, CHU de Sanou Souro, 01 BP 676 Bobo-Dioulasso 01, Burkina Faso. rbeogo@yahoo.fr
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Beogo
authors: J B
authors: JB
authors: Andonaba
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Bouletreau
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Traore Sawadogo
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Traore
mesh_terms: D002050:Burkina Faso; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D014983:Xeroderma Pigmentosum / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology