Biphasic sarcomatoid basal cell carcinoma (carcinosarcoma): four cases with immunohistochemistry and review of the literature

200466 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Susan M. Bigby · Medlab Central (New Zealand)

L. Jonathan Zwi · Medlab Central (New Zealand)

G. Fergus Oliver · Medlab Central (New Zealand)

Abstract

The sarcomatous component of the tumor is best regarded as a metaplastic transformation of the carcinomatous component. These tumors are potentially aggressive if incompletely excised, and complete resection is recommended.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer and Skin Lesions Tumors and Oncological Cases Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Cutaneous Pathology

Volume 32, Issue 2, pp. 141-147

DOI: 10.1111/j.0303-6987.2005.00276.x

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