title: Paul of Aegina (ca 625-690 AD): an early description of a rare basal cell carcinoma of the breast.
abstract: Basal cell carcinoma of the breast is a rare type of skin cancer. A probable case reported c.650AD is described with very similar localized symptoms. Understanding its emergence and evolution could improve diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: History of Medicine Faculty of Medicine University of Thessaly Viopolis P.O. 41500 Larissa Greece.
authors.forename: Gregory
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tsoucalas
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy & History of Medicine Faculty of Medicine University of Thessaly Viopolis P.O. 41500 Larissa Greece.
authors.forename: Markos
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sgantzos
keywords: Antiquity; Paul of Aegina; basal cell carcinoma