Author's details
- Dr. Khashau Eleburuike
- MBBS (Ilorin) MSc. Global Health Karolinska Institute.
- Resident doctor in family medicine in Northern Sweden.
Reviewer's details
- Dr. Gboyega Olarinoye
- MBBS, FMCP.
- Dermatologist FMC Keffi Nassarawa State. Nigeria
Bowen’s Disease (Intra-Epidermal Squamous Cell Carcinoma)
Background
Bowen’s disease in darker-skinned individuals often presents as a slow-growing, reddish-brown or pigmented scaly patch, which can be more difficult to detect due to the skin’s natural pigmentation. This form of early-stage skin cancer, also known as squamous cell carcinoma in situ, can potentially progress to invasive cancer if left untreated. Treatment options include cryotherapy, topical chemotherapy (e.g., 5-fluorouracil), photodynamic therapy, or surgical excision to remove the affected area and prevent further progression.
References
- Venkatesh A, Aziz A A, Anand S, Sreedharan A V, Jawalgi A P. Basal cell carcinoma in a non-sun exposed site: A rare case report. 2023;9(2):110-112.
- Chinem VP, Miot HA. Epidemiology of basal cell carcinoma. Anais brasileiros de dermatologia. 2011;86:292-305.
- Rubin AI, Chen EH, Ratner D. Basal-cell carcinoma. New England Journal of Medicine. 2005 Nov 24;353(21):2262-9.