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Multiple Primary, Self-healing Squamous Epithelioma Of Skin

British Journal of Dermatology 60: Oct 1948; 315-318

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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.