Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Melanoma in the Anal Area: A Case Report
Early evaluation of persistent perianal lesions is essential even when symptoms appear mild or patients feel embarrassed to seek care. Pigmented basal cell carcinoma in this region is rare and may mimic melanoma clinically. Ongoing histopathological and immunohistochemical assessment is crucial to ensure correct diagnosis and timely surgical management for optimal outcomes.
Authors
- Farnaz Araghi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1496-5420)
- Sareh Salarinejad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7908-7609)
- Hamideh Moravvej Farshi
- Azadeh Rakhshan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2208-4244)
Institutions
- High Institute for Education and Research in Transfusion Medicine (IR)
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71982
- Primary Topic
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00