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Pigmented squamous cell carcinoma
Author(s) -
Chapman M. Shane,
Quitadamo Mark J.,
Perry Ann E.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1600-0560
pISSN - 0303-6987
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0560.2000.027002093.x
Subject(s) - basal cell , pathology , medicine , melanoma , forehead , basal cell carcinoma , differential diagnosis , dermatology , carcinoma , hyperplasia , cancer research , anatomy
Pigmented squamous cell carcinomas have been reported in the oral and ocular mucosae, but rarely in the skin. We present a case of pigmented squamous cell carcinoma of the forehead and review the current English literature. Pigmented squamous cell carcinoma can be confused with pigmented basal cell carcinomas and melanoma, especially those melanomas associated with pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia and should be included in the differential diagnosis of atypical pigmented lesions.