Multiple Primary, Self-healing Squamous Epithelioma Of Skin
British Journal of Dermatology 60: Oct 1948; 315-318
View Original Source →Abstract
A case of primary self-healing squamous carcinoma of the skin is described. The familial incidence is recorded and emphasized. The impossibility of early histological diagnosis is stressed.
Case Details
Clinical Characteristics
The large lesions on his right leg, necrosis of the tibia, destruction of the soft tissues of his face, extensive destruction of his nose
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Treated with radium, contact x-ray, amputation below the knee
Non-Clinical Treatment
Wearing a prosthesis to cover the extensive destruction of his nose
Additional Notes
The patient has been an irregular attender and has permitted much further destruction of the soft tissues of his face.