Open AccessCytomorphology of Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Author(s) -
Tanya Sharma,
Garima Goel,
Kaushik Majumdar,
Deepti Joshi,
Neelkamal Kapoor
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2017/25730.9711
Subject(s) - medicine , pathology , basal cell , differential diagnosis , cytology , carcinoma , lesion
Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma (BSCC) is an unusual and high grade variant of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) with a predilection for the upper aerodigestive tract. The cytomorphologic diagnosis of this tumour is challenging as it shares common cytomorphologic features with its differential diagnoses. However, a careful examination of the cytology can help in delivering a diagnosis of BSCC. In this case report we present the imprint cytology findings of histologically proven BSCC in a 60-year-old male who presented with an ulcerated lesion at the umbilical region.