Large fungating basal cell carcinoma of the dorsum of the foot: A case report

Abstract

Key Clinical MessageBasal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer, but may present as anatomically and pathologically unique variants. A careful understanding of the pathophysiology, meticulous preoperative planning, and the use of unique reconstructive techniques to preserve function and cosmesis are key in achieving a satisfactory oncologic result.

Neglected Fungating Giant basal cell carcinoma: A case report and literature review

“… 3 Patients with BCC may present with enlarged non‐healing lesions that may ulcerate or bleed, which are associated with pruritus or giant fungating masses, like in our case. 1 , 13 Due to intermittent bleeding and serum loss, anemia, and hypoproteinemia may occur in patients with giant BCC. 14 …”

“…3 Patients with BCC may present with enlarged non-healing lesions that may ulcerate or bleed, which are associated with pruritus or giant fungating masses, like in our case. 1,13 Due to intermittent bleeding and serum loss, anemia, and hypoproteinemia may occur in patients with giant BCC. 14 To select the most appropriate treatment options and yield better outcomes with a low recurrence rate, the diagnosis and characterization of BCC must be based on the clinical imaging and histopathologic features of tumor mass.…”