Linear Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinoma: Exceptional Clinical Entity with Rare Localization

Abstract

Linear BCC is a distinct clinical entity, first described by Lewis in 1985. The particular region was the most affected. Presence of the tumor along relaxing skin tension lines, increase in subclinical extension. It is suggested that margin controlled excision should be considered for linear BCC. We report a new case of linear pigmented basal cell carcinoma developed in the shoulder

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C. H Saàdani,

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  • EP ID EP529796
  • DOI 10.19070/2332-2977-1800036
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C. H Saàdani, (2018). Linear Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinoma: Exceptional Clinical Entity with Rare Localization. International Journal of Clinical Dermatology & Research (IJCDR), 6(1), 160-161. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-529796