Giant basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) are rare tumours representing less than 0.1% of
skin tumours. This report describes the MRI findings of a giant BCC on the lower leg.
MRI revealed a huge cutaneous tumour hypointense on T1-weighted images and heterogeneous
with intermediate to high signal intensity in T2-weighted images. This tumour showed
marked enhancement after contrast administration. MRI accurately demonstrated deep
local invasion with muscle and bone involvement. The type of surgical technique, a
below-knee amputation, was based on MR findings. To our knowledge, this is the first
MRI description of a giant BCC.
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Published online: July 09, 2007
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© 2007 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
