Author/Authors :
Ambika, Santhosh Department of Internal Medicine - University of Nevada Reno - School of Medicine - Reno - NV , USA , Ulanja, Mark B. Department of Internal Medicine - University of Nevada Reno - School of Medicine - Reno - NV , USA , Taha, Mohamed E. Department of Internal Medicine - University of Nevada Reno - School of Medicine - Reno - NV , USA , Al-Mashhadani, Arshad A. Department of Internal Medicine - University of Nevada Reno - School of Medicine - Reno - NV , USA , Elliot, Christie Department of Internal Medicine - University of Nevada Reno - School of Medicine - Reno - NV , USA , Al-Tekreeti, Marwah Muaad American Public University System - Charles Town - WV , USA
Abstract :
Skin cancer as a single entity is the most common malignancy in North America, accounting for half of all human cancers. Itcomprises two types: melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers. Of the nonmelanomas, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) constitutesabout 80% of the cancers diagnosed every year. BCC usually occurs in sun-exposed areas such as the face and extremities.Occurrence in the nipple areolar complex is very rare. We present a case of a Caucasian woman who presented with what wasinitially thought to be invasive carcinoma of the breast involving the nipple areolar complex (NAC); however, the diagnosis wasrevealed to be a basal cell carcinoma after histopathological examination. The tumor was treated with modified radicalmastectomy, with negative margins. The importance of this case lies in the rare site of presentation of basal cell carcinoma andthe importance of early detection
Keywords :
Basal Cell Carcinoma , Female Breast Masquerading , Invasive Primary Breast Carcinoma , Uncommon Presentation Site , BCC , NAC
