Vulvar basal cell carcinoma misdiagnosed for 4 years

Authors

• Iqbal A. Bukhari, King Fahad Hospital of the University, PO Box 40189, Alkhobar 31952, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel.+966 (3) 8957886. Fax. +966 (3) 8949209. E-mail: consultant{at}dermatologyclinics.net
• Amina J. Khalid, Department of Dermatology, King Fahad Hospital of the University, Alkhobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Vulvar basal cell carcinoma is a rare cutaneous neoplasm occurring mainly in white postmenopausal females. It can be misdiagnosed due to its nonspecific physical appearance. Here, we report a 59-year-old white female who had vulvar basal cell carcinoma misdiagnosed for 4 years.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

93

Last Page

94

Recommended Citation

Bukhari, Iqbal A. and Khalid, Amina J. (2006) "Vulvar basal cell carcinoma misdiagnosed for 4 years," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 27: Iss. 1, Article 19.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3282