[Squamous cell carcinoma and recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa]

Ann Dermatol Venereol. 1992;119(8):563-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a case of spindle cell carcinoma developed in a patient with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. This association is classical but rare since only 46 cases have been found in the literature. The various possible treatments are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Amputation, Surgical
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / complications*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica / complications*
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica / genetics
  • Female
  • Genes, Recessive
  • Humans
  • Leg*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy