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Samir Abbaro, MD

Diagnosis

carcinoma, squamous cell ulcer

Body Site

head scalp

Age

60 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

ulcerated (erosion / ulcer)

Pattern

solitary

Comments

This 60-year-old man complained of a painless enlarging ulcer on his scalp for 3 years. A skin biopsy showed a squamous cell carcinoma, and an extensive excision was performed.

Description

large crusted ulcerated plaque with a rolled border

Categories

neoplasm, malignant ulcer

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5/8/2003 18:18:15

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