JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Abstract

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) constitutes approximately 70% of keratinocyte tumors that comprise 90% of all malignant skin diseases. The incidence is about 2000 cases per 100000 population and the morbidity varies depending on the geographic width and patient’s age, with growing tendency for individuals above 50 years of age. Pigmented BCC is rare comprising of total 6% cases, but it is becoming increasingly common in Asian population due to exposure to UV radiation .Here we report a case of 69year old female, presented to skin OPD with single well defined hyperpigmented smooth surfaced plaque of 2x1 cm size over forehead and single well defined plaque with hyperpigmented border and central atrophy over upper back since 5 years. Dermatoscopy and histopathology were indicative of pigmented BCC. Key-words: Pigmented basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, blue grey ovoid nests