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Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Nipple: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Article first published online: 20 DEC 2001
DOI: 10.1046/j.1524-4725.2001.01088.x
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Zhu, Y. I. and Ratner, D. (2001), Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Nipple: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Dermatologic Surgery, 27: 971–974. doi: 10.1046/j.1524-4725.2001.01088.x
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- Issue published online: 20 DEC 2001
- Article first published online: 20 DEC 2001
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Background. The nipple is an extremely unusual location for basal cell carcinoma (BCC).
Objective. To report a case of BCC originating on the areola and nipple region in a 47-year-old Dominican woman treated with Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS).
Methods. We discuss a case of BCC originating on the areola and nipple region treated with MMS and review the literature regarding treatment of BCC of the nipple.
Results. BCCs of the nipple occur rarely, with a total of 19 cases reported in the literature, 6 of which occurred in females. While many of the reported cases were treated with simple excision, several of these required postoperative radiation therapy and/or mastectomy due to their large size and aggressive nature.
Conclusion. MMS should be considered for treating BCCs at this site as a tissue-sparing measure to minimize deformity of this important anatomic area and to minimize the risk of recurrence.