1. Carcinosarcoma: a primary cutaneous tumor with biphasic differentiation.
- Author
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Kwan JM and Satter EK
- Subjects
- Carcinosarcoma surgery, Head and Neck Neoplasms surgery, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Skin Neoplasms surgery, Carcinosarcoma pathology, Head and Neck Neoplasms pathology, Scalp, Skin Neoplasms pathology
- Abstract
We present a case of a primary cutaneous carcinosarcoma (PCS). Histopathologically, PCS is defined as a biphasic tumor composed of malignant epithelial (carcinoma) and mesenchymal (sarcoma) elements. The diagnosis of PCS can be challenging, not only because of its rarity but also because superficial biopsies can result in sampling errors. Accurate diagnosis is essential, as PCS carries a higher recurrence and metastatic rate than epithelial carcinomas, thus requiring wider excision or Mohs micrographic surgery as well as closer clinical follow-up.
- Published
- 2013