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Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp extending to the skull: A case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Handler Marc Z,
Goldberg David J
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.12378
Subject(s) - scalp , skull , medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , parietal bone , basal cell , dermatology , mohs surgery , surgery , pathology
Summary Squamous cell carcinoma ( SCC ) of the scalp has increased prevalence in older patients and often presents later in life. Mohs micrographic surgery remains the most effective treatment in most cases. Delayed presentation may result in localized bony invasion or distant metastases. We present a case of an elderly woman presenting with extension of SCC into the parietal bone of the skull.