Diagnosis: Basal cell nevus syndrome
Description: Palmar pits in this syndrome
Morphology: Unusual shapes
Site: Hand,palm
Sex: F
Age: 53
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
Case of Dr 53 year old female with classic features of Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome. Pitting generally develops during the patient's 20s and later, but has been reported in much younger patients [50]. In contrast to BCC, there is no racial difference in the frequency of pitting in affected patients with NBCCS [34]. The number of pits is variable but can reach more than 500 in number, particularly in older individuals [68]. They are permanent, and do not wax and wane over time. Soaking the hands in water for 10 to 15 minutes can make their appearance more pronounced [3].
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Frequency of clinical features seen in the Basal cell Nevus Syndrome |