Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

Contributor

Julien Klisnick, MD

Diagnosis

carcinoma, squamous cell

Body Site

finger hand

Age

79 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

Color

red purple

Morphology

ulcerated (erosion / ulcer)

Pattern

acral (centripetal - extremity predominant) solitary

Comments

This 79-year0old woman developed a chronic ulcer on her left index finger. Histology showed a sqamous cell carcinoma and a thoracic computed tomographic scan showed pulmonary metastases. Periungual squamous cell carcinomas are frequently associated by a Human papilloma virus infection and have a worse prognosis than other cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas.

Description

well demarcated ulcer with an indurated purple circumferential border

Image Added

12/11/2011 14:58:19

Translate

Other Resources

PubMed Medline Plus Medscape

Image Options

View Image in New Window