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A rare association: basal cell carcinoma in a vitiliginous macula

Authors: Jan Rustemeyer, Lutz Günther, Linda Deichert

Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Issue 3/2011

Abstract

Background

Today, no proven significant association was detected between sun-exposed vitiliginous patches and non-melanotic skin cancers. In fact, the occurrence of a basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in vitiliginous patches seems to be extremely rare.

Case report

We present a case of a 33-year-old female patient suffering from BCC in a vitiliginous patch on the cheek. This is the first report of the occurrence of a sclerodermiform type of BCC in a vitiliginous macula.

Conclusion

Our case report challenges the long-standing belief that the occurrence of BCC in vitiligo is nearly impossible. However, even if this association is apparently fortuitous, our report contributes to the awareness of the risk of BCC in young patients with vitiligo.

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Title: A rare association: basal cell carcinoma in a vitiliginous macula
Authors: Jan Rustemeyer
Lutz Günther
Linda Deichert
Publication date: 01-09-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Issue 3/2011
Print ISSN: 1865-1550
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1569
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-010-0240-y

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A rare association: basal cell carcinoma in a vitiliginous macula

Abstract

Background

Case report

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Case report

Conclusion

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