Signet-ring squamous cell carcinoma: a report of a rare variant and review of the literature

Dermatol Online J. 2020 May 15;26(5):13030/qt4dg131j1.

Abstract

Signet-ring squamous cell carcinoma is a rare histological subtype of squamous cell carcinoma. The distinct morphologic appearance of this variant can mimic metastatic adenocarcinoma and impose a diagnostic challenge. Unlike its glandular counterpart, signet-ring cell variant of squamous cell carcinoma has a poorly characterized histopathogenesis with no known prognostic implication. We describe an additional case and review the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell / pathology*
  • Ear Auricle / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*