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Metastatic basal cell carcinoma of buccal mucosa: a report of a rare case.
World journal of surgical oncology - 21 Apr 2022
Kimura Taku, Sakata Ken-Ichiro, Sato Jun, Ouchi Chisato, Ohga Noritaka, Yanagawa-Matsuda Aya, Hida Kyoko, Kitagawa Yoshimasa
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer worldwide. Most of BCCs can be detected in the early stages and are generally well controlled with local resection. Despite the high incidence of BCC, metastasis is rarely observed. Metastatic BCCs generally have an aggressive phenotype and are refractory to conventional treatment. CASE PRESENTATION: We describe a rare case of BCC in which a series...
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