Giant basal cell carcinoma of the breast mimicking Paget's disease: Complete remission after photodynamic therapy
Mikhaimer NC, Kaehler KC, Schwarz T, Mundhenke C, Hauschild A (2010)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2010
Journal
Book Volume: 33
Pages Range: 613-615
Journal Issue: 11
DOI: 10.1159/000321126
Abstract
Background: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in the nipple area is extremely rare and can be mistaken for Paget's disease. Case Report: A 47-year-old woman complained of a slowly growing, scaly erythematous plaque around her right nipple which had developed over several years. Paget's disease of the breast was suspected. Biopsies revealed a superficial BCC. The maximum tumor thickness was measured as 1 mm. Considering the superficial character of the tumor, photodynamic therapy (PDT) as a non-invasive approach was performed. Complete remission (CR) with an excellent cosmetic result was achieved after 4 PDT sessions. In the follow-up, CR with no signs of a local recurrence was evident after more than 24 months. Conclusion: In similar superficial cases of BCCs, non-invasive procedures such as PDT can be discussed as an alternative option to radical surgery or radiotherapy, with an excellent aesthetic outcome in carefully selected cases. Copyright © 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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APA:
Mikhaimer, N.C., Kaehler, K.C., Schwarz, T., Mundhenke, C., & Hauschild, A. (2010). Giant basal cell carcinoma of the breast mimicking Paget's disease: Complete remission after photodynamic therapy. Onkologie, 33(11), 613-615. https://doi.org/10.1159/000321126
MLA:
Mikhaimer, Nadia C., et al. "Giant basal cell carcinoma of the breast mimicking Paget's disease: Complete remission after photodynamic therapy." Onkologie 33.11 (2010): 613-615.
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