A Case of Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising from Actinic Cheilitis
Annals of Dermatology
; : 101-103, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common, sun-induced, pre-malignant lesion with a strong likelihood of progressing to a malignancy. The reported risk of AK progressing to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) varies from less than 1% to 20%. Clinically, induration, pain, large size, marked hyperkeratosis, ulceration, bleeding, rapid growth, and recurrence or persistence may be markers of AK progression into SCC. The risk of SCC metastasizing ranges between 0.5% and 3%. However, SCC of the lip arising from actinic cheilitis is more prone to metastasis than cutaneous SCC, with rates of the former varying between 3% and 20%. Here we report a typical case of SCC from actinic cheilitis with metastasis to the lymph nodes during a 4-year follow-up period. To exclude SCC, we emphasize the need for regular follow-up and prompt evaluation, including careful pathologic examination for actinic cheilitis.
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Assunto principal:
Recidiva
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Úlcera
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas
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Queilite
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Seguimentos
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Actinas
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Ceratose Actínica
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Hemorragia
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Lábio
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Linfonodos
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Annals of Dermatology
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
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