Trichoblastic carcinoma: A cautionary tale
Trichoblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant hair follicle tumor. It resembles basal cell carcinoma clinically. However, various studies have emphasized the importance of differentiating between these two cancers since they have a different clinical course, which may affect treatment options and subs...
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| Formaat: | Artikel |
| Taal: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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| Reeks: | Journal of Radiation and Cancer Research |
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| Online toegang: | http://www.journalrcr.org/article.asp?issn=2588-9273;year=2023;volume=14;issue=3;spage=153;epage=155;aulast=Mall |
| Samenvatting: | Trichoblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant hair follicle tumor. It resembles basal cell carcinoma clinically. However, various studies have emphasized the importance of differentiating between these two cancers since they have a different clinical course, which may affect treatment options and subsequent follow-up plans. Despite its aggressive behavior, there is a lack of uniform consensus on the treatment. We report the case of a 65-year-old woman with trichoblastoma with focal transformation to low-grade trichoblastic carcinoma. This patient underwent surgical excision of the carcinoma, followed by adjuvant radiation therapy in view of residual disease. The patient was disease-free for 3 years. The intent of reporting this case is to help oncologists recognize similar cases and consequently plan the treatment in a way to improve the survival of these patients. |
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| ISSN: | 2588-9273 2468-9203 |