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. 2016:28:121-123.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.09.040. Epub 2016 Sep 28.

Basal cell carcinoma mimicking pilonidal sinus: A case report with literature review

Abdulwahid M Salih  1 , F H Kakamad  2 , Goran M Rauf  3
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Basal cell carcinoma mimicking pilonidal sinus: A case report with literature review

Abdulwahid M Salih et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2016.

Abstract

Introduction: Pilonidal sinus is a common benign disease that accounts for almost 15% of anal suppurations while basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the sun-exposed area occurring mainly on the head and neck. We report a case of basal cell carcinoma presented with signs and symptoms of PNS. A 40-year-old male presented with swelling of the lower back for 2 years. On examination, there was a round, mobile, soft 4×2.5cm mass on the sacrococcygeal area. Ultrasound showed subcutaneous cystic lesion. Clinical diagnosis of PNS was done and excisional biopsy was performed under local anesthesia. The result of the histopathological examination was suggestive for basal cell carcinoma.

Conclusion: Basal cell carcinoma should not be forgotten in differential diagnosis of superficial mass and abscesses.

Keywords: Abscesses; Case report; Palisades; Superficial mass.

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The specimen after resection.
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Multiple clusters of polygonal basaloid cells.
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Polygonal basaloid cells with dark hyperchromatic ovoid uniform nuclei displaying peripheral nuclear palisades and artefactual separation stromal cleft.
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