PIGMENTED NASAL CELL-CARCINOMA - AN UNUSUAL CASE

The case of a 66-year-old man who presented with an extensive pigmente d basal cell carcinoma of the left cheek is reported. Treatment consis ted of irradiation and staged surgical resections. The cosmetic result was excellent, and the patient has been free of the cheek tumor for 2 1/2 years. The numerous problems inherent in the treatment of patient s with disfiguring facial skin malignancies were surmounted by a multi disciplinary team in which radiotherapy, plastic surgery, and dental s ervices participated.