Development of poorly differentiated invasive squamous cell carcinoma in giant Bowen’s disease: a case report with dermatoscopy

Development of poorly differentiated invasive squamous cell carcinoma in giant Bowen’s disease: a case report with dermatoscopy

Authors

  • Bengu Nisa Akay Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey
  • Aysenur Maden Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey
  • Oguzhan Kocak Kutahya Evliya Celebi State Hospital, Department of Dermatology, Kutahya, Turkey
  • Seher Bostanci Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey
  • Ayse Boyvat Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey
  • Pelin Kocyigit Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey
  • Aylin Okcu Heper Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Ankara, Turkey

Keywords:

Bowen's disease, squamous cell carcinoma, dermatoscopy, dermoscopy

Abstract

Bowen’s disease (BD) is an in situ form of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), often occurring in the chronically UV-damaged skin of elderly people. The risk of progression of BD to invasive SCC varies between 3% and 5%, and one-third of invasive tumors may metastasize. Herein we discuss the dermatoscopic findings of a case of giant Bowen’s disease, which progressed to poorly differentiated invasive SCC.

Author Biographies

Bengu Nisa Akay, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey

Deoartment of Dermatology

Aysenur Maden, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey

Deoartment of Dermatology

Seher Bostanci, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey

Deoartment of Dermatology

Ayse Boyvat, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey

Department of Dermatology

Pelin Kocyigit, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Ankara, Turkey

Department of Dermatology

Aylin Okcu Heper, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Ankara, Turkey

Deoartment of Pathology

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Published

2016-04-30

Issue

2016 Vol 6, No 2 | April

Section

Observation

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Dermatology Practical & Conceptual applies a Creative Commons Attribution License (CCAL) to all works we publish (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/). Authors retain the copyright for their published work.

How to Cite

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Akay BN, Maden A, Kocak O, et al. Development of poorly differentiated invasive squamous cell carcinoma in giant Bowen’s disease: a case report with dermatoscopy. Dermatol Pract Concept. Published online April 30, 2016:5-8. doi:10.5826/dpc.0602a02

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