Giant Morpheaform Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Scarring Alopecia: Exception Prone to Neglect

    June 2024 in “ Dermatopathology ”
    Carlo Tomasini, Giacomo Fiandrino, E Favale … Stefania Barruscotti
    Studysummary In this case report, a 74-year-old woman initially diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia was later found to have secondary alopecia neoplastica due to morpheaform basal cell carcinoma of the scalp, illustrating the importance of recognizing subtle clinical features to prevent delayed treatment and potential local destruction.
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