Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

Contributor

Eric Ehrsam, MD

Diagnosis

carcinoma, squamous cell

Body Site

scalp

Age

75 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

ulcerated (erosion / ulcer)

Pattern

asymmetric sun exposed areas

Comments

A 75 year old man developed a large ulcerated tumor on the mid scalp, and a skin biopsy confirmed the clinical diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma. The tumor responded quickly to radiotherapy, and there was no evidence of recurrence 5 years later.

Description

large ulcerated tumor

Image Added

5/11/2002 18:02:21

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