An unusual case of squamous cell carcinoma of the nose

A 49-year-old man presented with a tumoral lesion of the tip of the nose which had been manifest for 2 months. Within a few weeks, the tumour increased in size and became infiltrated. The biopsy showed a squamous cell carcinoma. Treatment consisted of a radical surgical excision.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Dermatology (Basel) Vol. 198; no. 2; p. 192
Main Authors:	Hubert, A, Gheeraert, P, Lateur, N, Sass, U, André, J, Jortay, A, Bisschop, P, Coessens, B, Song, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland 01-01-1999
Subjects:	Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - pathology Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - surgery Humans Male Middle Aged Nose Neoplasms - pathology Nose Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:	A 49-year-old man presented with a tumoral lesion of the tip of the nose which had been manifest for 2 months. Within a few weeks, the tumour increased in size and became infiltrated. The biopsy showed a squamous cell carcinoma. Treatment consisted of a radical surgical excision.
ISSN:	1018-8665
DOI:	10.1159/000018110