18. Prominent nuclei and
abundant acidophilic
cytoplasm
Variable sized groups of atypical
epithelial cells within dermis
Histology of squamous cell carcinoma
Keratin ‘pearl’( well defined tumors)
43. Kaposi sarcoma
AdvancedEarly
Pink, red-violet lesion
• Vascular tumour occurring in patients with AIDS
• Usually associated with advanced disease
• Very sensitive to radiotherapy
May ulcerate and bleed
47. Treatment Options
• Cryotherapy
• Radiotherapy
Small BCC not involving medial
canthus
• Surgical excision
Method of choice
Small and superficial BCC
irrespective of location
Adjunct to surgery in selected cases
Kaposi sarcoma