Diagnosis: Pigmented basal cell carcinoma
Description: ulceration, blue black structures no network
Clinical Features: Nodule,black
Pathology/Site Features: Dermatoscopy
Sex: M
Age: 76
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential Diagnosis
History:
3406al Pigmented area on the scalp. Been traumatised. DD Pigmented BCC or melanoma as part of a collision lesion. Biopsy
Description: Dermatoscope view
Comments: Sections show a shave biopsy of a pigmented solid type of basal cell carcinoma. There is focal excoriation at one edge but no evidence of recent haemorrhage.