Breast carcinoma masquerading as basal cell carcinoma of the nipple
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BCC: basal cell carcinoma MMS: Mohs micrographic surgery NAC: nipple-areolar complex INTRODUCTION Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer and is seen rarely on the nippleareolar complex (NAC) in men and women. We present a case of a 47-year-old woman referred for Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) for BCC on the nipple. Close examination of frozen section specimens during MMS and rebiopsy led to the correct diagnosis of invasive breast cancer. This case emphasizes the histologic importance of remaining vigilant when interpreting Mohs pathology and the importance of understanding immunohistochemical stains.
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