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Review
. 2001 Nov;27(11):971-4.
doi: 10.1046/j.1524-4725.2001.01088.x.

Basal cell carcinoma of the nipple: a case report and review of the literature

Y I Zhu  1 , D Ratner
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Review

Basal cell carcinoma of the nipple: a case report and review of the literature

Y I Zhu et al. Dermatol Surg. 2001 Nov.

Abstract

Background: The nipple is an extremely unusual location for basal cell carcinoma (BCC).

Objective: To report a case of BCC originating on the areola and nipple region in a 47-year-old Dominican woman treated with Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS).

Methods: We discuss a case of BCC originating on the areola and nipple region treated with MMS and review the literature regarding treatment of BCC of the nipple.

Results: BCCs of the nipple occur rarely, with a total of 19 cases reported in the literature, 6 of which occurred in females. While many of the reported cases were treated with simple excision, several of these required postoperative radiation therapy and/or mastectomy due to their large size and aggressive nature.

Conclusion: MMS should be considered for treating BCCs at this site as a tissue-sparing measure to minimize deformity of this important anatomic area and to minimize the risk of recurrence.

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