Basal cell carcinoma in a young patient
Authors:
L. Janáčková; Jaroslav Klát
; O. Šimetka
Authors‘ workplace:
Porodnicko-gynekologická klinika OU a FN, Ostrava, přednosta doc. MUDr. V. Unzeitig, CSc.
Published in:
Ceska Gynekol 2015; 80(1): 42-44
Overview
Objective:
The aim of this article is to highlight a possible occurrence of basal cell carcinoma in young patient.
Design:
Case report.
Setting:
Porodnicko-gynekologická klinika FN Ostrava.
Methods:
We report case of a 37-year-old patient with a lesion of a vulva, which persisted for 3 years. The patient was during these free years repeatedly examined by a gynecologist and a dermatologist. She was treated by antibiotics and corticosteroids without any effect. After 3 years she was sent to an expert examination, during which was removed a biopsy. From the biopsy specimen was diagnosed basal cell carcinoma. Radical excision was indicated due tu the finding.
Results:
Patient is now 29 months disease-free.
Conclusion:
Any persistent lesion in the vulvar region should be subjected to histological examination, even in young patients where the diagnosis of basal cell vulvar carcinoma is very unlikely.
Keywords:
basal cell carcinoma, vulva
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