Abstract

MORA, O et al. BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OF THE PLANTAR SURFACE OF THE FOOT. Rev. argent. dermatol. [online]. 2018, vol.99, n.4, pp.36-42. ISSN 1851-300X.

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequent malignant tumor (75% - 80%), generally located in sun-exposed areas, although some can occur in areas that are not (1 %). The prior indicates that there are other factors involved in its etiology different from UV radiation. BCC is a slow growing tumor with poor metastatic potential but locally invasive, the reason why a prompt diagnosis is required, by knowing thoroughly its clinical and histopathological features. We present the case of a sixty-six-year-old male patient referred to the dermatology department, with a two-year evolution lesion in the plantar surface of his left foot. Diagnosis of nodular BCC is done through incisional biopsy and posterior resection is performed with a 4 mm safety margin. Although plantar BCC is infrequent, it should always be suspected when finding a chronic tumoral lesion in this area.

Keywords : basal cell carcinoma; skin neoplasm; plantar surface; treatment..