Metastatic basosquamous carcinoma detected by sentinel lymph node biopsy. 2013

Yuichi Yoshida, and Tatsushi Shiomi, and Makoto Tahira, and Osamu Yamamoto
Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine of Sensory and Motor Organs, Tottori University, Faculty of Medicine, Yonago, Japan. yxy@grape.med.tottori-u.ac.jp

We describe a rare case of basosquamous carcinoma (BSC) in a 69-year-old man. He had noticed a pigmented nodule on his left thigh. Dermoscopic examination showed ulceration at the center and non-typical leaf-like areas at the periphery. Linear-irregular vessels were also seen. He underwent tumor excision in addition to sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). Histopathological examination revealed both features of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma. The sentinel lymph node was positive for tumor cells. Immunostaining for Ber-EP4 was focally positive for invasive tumor cells. Although complete inguinal lymphadenectomy had been performed, multiple in-transit metastases around the primary lesion and left iliac lymph node metastasis developed after the operation. It is considered that BSC has a worse prognosis than BCC with a potential for metastasis. Based on the findings of previously reported cases and our case, SLNB may be applied for certain high-risk cases including BSC larger than 3 cm in size and careful follow up is recommended for patients with BSC.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008198 Lymph Nodes They are oval or bean shaped bodies (1 - 30 mm in diameter) located along the lymphatic system. Lymph Node,Node, Lymph,Nodes, Lymph
D008207 Lymphatic Metastasis Transfer of a neoplasm from its primary site to lymph nodes or to distant parts of the body by way of the lymphatic system. Lymph Node Metastasis,Lymph Node Metastases,Lymphatic Metastases,Metastasis, Lymph Node
D008297 Male Males
D002281 Carcinoma, Basosquamous A skin carcinoma that histologically exhibits both basal and squamous elements. (From Dorland, 27th ed) Basosquamous Carcinoma,Basosquamous Carcinomas,Carcinomas, Basosquamous
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D012878 Skin Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the SKIN. Cancer of Skin,Skin Cancer,Cancer of the Skin,Neoplasms, Skin,Cancer, Skin,Cancers, Skin,Neoplasm, Skin,Skin Cancers,Skin Neoplasm
D013848 Thigh The superior part of the lower extremity between the HIP and the KNEE. Thighs
D021701 Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy A diagnostic procedure used to determine whether LYMPHATIC METASTASIS has occurred. The SENTINEL LYMPH NODE is the first lymph node to receive drainage from a neoplasm. Biopsy, Sentinel Lymph Node,Lymph Node Biopsy, Sentinel

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