2005
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2005.04.017
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Giant basal cell carcinoma of the thoracic wall: a case report and review of the literature

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“…[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Whereas the majority of BCCs are found on the head and neck, 10 most giant lesions are observed at the trunk and other sites covered by clothes. 6,[11][12][13] Reclusive patients are capable of avoiding medical care for these covered lesions for prolonged periods of time, 12-14 even up to 30 years (Table 1). This implies that neglect on the patient's part to seek treatment is the primary reason for BCC to achieve this size, rather than some biologic imperative.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Whereas the majority of BCCs are found on the head and neck, 10 most giant lesions are observed at the trunk and other sites covered by clothes. 6,[11][12][13] Reclusive patients are capable of avoiding medical care for these covered lesions for prolonged periods of time, 12-14 even up to 30 years (Table 1). This implies that neglect on the patient's part to seek treatment is the primary reason for BCC to achieve this size, rather than some biologic imperative.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A split thickness skin graft was placed, and a vacuum-assisted closure device covered the wound [11]. Unfortunately, in one case, surgical excision was not performed because of left brachiocephalic vein occlusion [12]. Reconstruction is highly dependent on the extent of the defect.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Of the six described cases that we are aware of, only one was judged unsuitable for either surgery or radiotherapy on account of mediastinal infiltration and occlusion of the left brachiocephalic vein 8. All other cases were treated by surgical excision with or without neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy.…”
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confidence: 99%