A Review of the Literature and an Unusual Case of Squamous Melanocytic Tumor at an Odd Location

Authors

  • Barbara Barbosa Department of Pathology, University College Hospital, London, UK
  • Salvador J. Diaz-Cano Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
  • Alexandre Abramavicus Department of Dermatology, Northwest London University Trust, London, UK

Keywords:

Combined neoplasia, Squamous-melanocytic tumour, Uncertain, Anal canal

Abstract

We herein present a case report of a 60-year-old male patient diagnosed with squamous-melanocytic tumour (SMT) in his anal region, comprised of two intermingled different phenotypic lesions. This dual tumour is quite uncommon and could potentially be challenging on both diagnose and also management. It is the first case reported on this location, moreover, the lack of consensus for these lesions makes it difficult to classify them. We reviewed the literature of similar SMT’s and discussed its histogenesis. As they are rare, their biological behavior and potential metastasis remain unclear. Therefore, close follow-up is advised.

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2024-06-14

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Barbara Barbosa, Salvador J. Diaz-Cano, & Alexandre Abramavicus. (2024). A Review of the Literature and an Unusual Case of Squamous Melanocytic Tumor at an Odd Location. Dermatology, 9(1), 6–9. Retrieved from https://openventio.us/index.php/DER/article/view/2255

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