Case report reveals pigmented basal cell carcinoma at the umbilicus, suggesting unique presentations in specific skin types.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequent cutaneous malignancy in the light-skinned population worldwide. The large majority of BCCs arise around the head and neck, but they may occur at other sites, including the abdomen. Primary malignant tumors occurring at the umbilicus are unusual, and only a few case reports have been reported. Our case demonstrates the unique occurrence of pigmented BCC at the umbilicus in a patient with Fitzpatrick skin type V.
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