Abstract
We report two cases of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin subsequent to chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Both cases had an unusually aggressive course for a nonmelanoma skin malignancy with extensive metastases in both, resulting in death in one patient. A literature review supports the likelihood of an increased incidence of SCC in patients with CLL. Though the mechanism is unknown, immunosuppression may play a central role. We urge patients with CLL to avoid exposure to direct sun. Any questionable skin lesion should be biopsied early, and completely excised if it is a tumor. The patient should also be examined thoroughly for metastatic disease via subsequent follow‐up visits.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 27-30 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Surgical Oncology |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1986 |
Keywords
- chemotherapy
- chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- radiation
- second primary
- squamous cell carcinoma of skin
- ultra‐violet
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oncology