Case report presents hyperpigmented ulcer diagnosed as nodular basal cell carcinoma in a female patient, indicating potential for surgical intervention.
A 48-year-old woman presented with a progressively enlarging, asymptomatic 5×5 cm hyperpigmented ulcer with rolled margins, involving the right pre-auricular and post-auricular regions, pinna, and concha [Figure 1].ere was no regional lymphadenopathy.Histopathology confirmed nodular basal cell carcinoma [Figure 2].Complete surgical excision was performed.
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