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Epidermoid carcinoma of the skin mimicking breast cancer* * Study carried out at the Federal University of Piaui (Universidade Federal do Piauí - UFPI) - Teresina (PI), Brazil.

Carcinoma epidermoide na pele da mama simulando câncer de mama

Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most frequent cancer in the world. Squamous cell cancer often occurs in sun-exposed areas, such as the head and neck. When it involves the breast and ulce-rates, invading the glandular parenchyma, it may mimic breast cancer. Confirmation by means of histopathological examination, combined with clinical examination, is a critical instrument for the accuracy of the diagnosis. We report a case of an epidermoid carcinoma located on the breast skin, initially diagnosed as breast cancer.

Breast neoplasms; Dermatology; Medical oncology; Neoplasms, squamous cell; Skin diseases; Skin neoplasms


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