Basal cell carcinoma with matrical differentiation: A case study with analysis of β-catenin

Henry D. Haskell, Harley A. Haynes, Phillip H. McKee, Mark Redston, Scott R. Granter, Alexander J.F. Lazar

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Abstract

Matrical differentiation in basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is rare. Only nine cases have been described that showed typical diagnostic features of BCC. in addition to shadow cells indicating hair-matrix differentiation. These cases often present a diagnostic challenge due to confusion with pilomatrixoma or pilomatrix carcinoma. We present a case of BCC with matrical differentiation in a 78-year-old man. Immunohistochemical and molecular methods are used to differentiate this lesion from benign or malignant forms of pilomatrixoma.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)245-250
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of cutaneous pathology
Volume32
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine
  • Histology
  • Dermatology

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