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A giant squamous cell carcinoma of the skin of the thoracic wall: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: Evangelos P. Misiakos, Vasileia Damaskou, Anna Koumarianou, Alina-Roxani Gouloumi, Paul Patapis, Nick Zavras, Anastasios Machairas

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Background

We report a case of a 48-year-old white woman who presented with a huge cutaneous protruding tumor of the thoracic wall below her left breast.

Case presentation

The lesion was excised with clear margins from the adjacent skin, and subcutaneous tissue was left to heal with second intention. A histological examination of the surgical specimen revealed a well-differentiated infiltrative cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Our patient neglected to attend our Oncological Department to receive chemotherapy. Today, 12 months after surgery, she is alive and without evidence of disease recurrence.

Conclusions

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma can reach a huge size if left untreated. Surgery is the primary mode of treatment, followed by chemotherapy if applicable.

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Title: A giant squamous cell carcinoma of the skin of the thoracic wall: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Evangelos P. Misiakos
Vasileia Damaskou
Anna Koumarianou
Alina-Roxani Gouloumi
Paul Patapis
Nick Zavras
Anastasios Machairas
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-017-1281-8

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A giant squamous cell carcinoma of the skin of the thoracic wall: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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