A case of trichoblastic carcinoma admixed with histological features of trichoblastoma, trichoepithelioma, and basal cell carcinoma

Malays J Pathol. 2024 Dec;46(3):453-456.

Abstract

Trichoblastic carcinoma, trichoblastoma, trichoepithelioma, and basal cell carcinoma are histologically characterised by basaloid cell proliferation. In this report, we describe the case of a 76-year-old man who presented with trichoblastic carcinoma admixed with histological features of trichoblastoma, trichoepithelioma, and basal cell carcinoma. These tumours may not be situated separately but must be related to each other in terms of tumorigenesis. The correct biological behavior of trichoblastic carcinoma with other components is unknown and further careful follow-up after resection is required.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms* / pathology