Regression of Periocular Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Report of Four Cases with Clinicopathologic Correlation.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To describe the spectrum of clinical and histopathological features of a case series of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) with spontaneous regression and to discuss this phenomenon.

Method

Four cases of BCC with complete/substantial regression were retrospectively identified. Patients' records were analyzed for demographic data, clinical appearance, and the postoperative course. Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded specimens were routinely processed and stained with hematoxylin and eosin and periodic acid Schiff.

Results

Complete (n = 1) or partial (n = 3) regression of BCC was observed in 4 patients. Two lesions at the medial canthus were histologically diagnosed as nodular BCC with significant regression. One lesion at the lower eyelid exhibited a com

SUBMITTER: Herwig-Carl MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7109437 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature