Basal cell carcinoma, oculo-cutaneous albinism and actinic keratosis in a native Indian

Abstract

The report highlights the occurrence of basal cell carcinoma in a native Indian with oculo-cutaneous albinism, an association not frequently encountered. The clinical and histopathological features, which assisted to form the diagnosis, are outlined. A high degree of suspicion and timely recognition of the potentially aggressive neoplasm, under this unusual circumstance, is the key to its diagnosis.

Keywords

• Actinic keratosis
• basal Cell Carcinoma
• oculo-cutaneous albinism