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- Title
Lung metastases in a case of metatypical basal cell carcinoma of the eyelid: an illustrative case and literature review to heighten vigilance of its metastatic potential.
- Authors
Cunneen, Thomas S.; Yong, Jim L.; Benger, Ross
- Abstract
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is an extremely common malignancy; however, unlike other skin cancers, they very rarely metastasize. Here we present an unusual case of metatypical BCC of the eyelid which metastasized to the lung nine years after initial surgical treatment. We include a review of the literature regarding metastatic BCC and suggest that metatypical features in primary BCC should prompt careful patient monitoring and consideration of adjuvant treatment at the time of diagnosis.
- Subjects
BASAL cell carcinoma; EYELIDS; SKIN cancer; ADJUVANT treatment of cancer; PATIENT monitoring; METASTASIS; CANCER
- Publication
Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 2008, Vol 36, Issue 5, p475
- ISSN
1442-6404
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1442-9071.2008.01806.x