Joint Research Paper
Neglected cutaneous clear-cell squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp in an elderly patient with medical avoidance: a case report
Abstract
Background Clear-cell squamous cell carcinoma (ccSCC) is an exceptionally rare variant of cutaneous SCC characterized by tumor cells with abundant clear cytoplasm. Its pathogenesis, behavior, and clinical significance remain poorly defined, and it is not formally classified in head-and-neck sites. Reported risk factors include chronic ultraviolet exposure, prior radiation, arsenic ingestion, immunosuppression, and long-standing ulceration. In this article, we report a case of an 80-year-old male who suffered from a gradually progressive ccSCC on his frontal scalp, which was neglected due to fear-driven medical avoidance.
Publication Data
Publication Type
external
Rank
Q2
Publisher
Springer Nature Link
Type of Research
a case report