Squamous cell carcinoma in Hand – Case report<br>Carcinoma de células escamosas na mão - Estudo de caso

Authors

  • Joaquim José de Lima Silva Centro Universitário Christus (UNICHRISTUS)
  • Antonia Artemisa Aurélio Soares Lima Universidade de Fortaleza (UNIFOR)
  • Juliana Oliveira Melo Centro Universitário Christus (UNICHRISTUS)
  • Paulo Valdívia Centro Universitário Christus (UNICHRISTUS)
  • July Machado Centro Universitário Christus (UNICHRISTUS)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12662/2317-3076jhbs.v4i1.195.p44-46.2016

Keywords:

Cancer, Skin Cancer, Squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract

Introduction: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of skin malignancy that originates in the squamous layer of the epidermis.  A lower incidence than basal cell carcinomas is reported. There is a predominance of areas heavily exposed to sunlight Objectives: To report a case of squamous cell carcinoma in left hand compromising the hypothenar region. To carry out a literature review and emphasize the main methods of diagnosis and treatment. Methods: Information obtained from medical records, photographic record of pre and post-operative. Result: Histopathological diagnosis was made, confirming squamous cell carcinoma due to the evolution of metastatic basal cell carcinoma, with the removal of bones: 5th metacarpal and scaphoid. After relapse, requiring amputation of the left hand. Conclusion: To report a rare case of bone metastasis derived from a skin cancer.

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Author Biography

Joaquim José de Lima Silva, Centro Universitário Christus (UNICHRISTUS)

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Published

2016-03-29

How to Cite

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Silva JJ de L, Lima AAAS, Melo JO, Valdívia P, Machado J. Squamous cell carcinoma in Hand – Case report<br>Carcinoma de células escamosas na mão - Estudo de caso. J Health Biol Sci. [Internet]. 2016 Mar. 29 [cited 2024 Sep. 29];4(1):44-6. Available from: https://periodicos.unichristus.edu.br/jhbs/article/view/195