Versitality Of Bilobed Flap In Treating Nasal Basal Cell Carcinoma

Abstract

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer, typically arising in areas Exposed to sunlight. This case report presents the clinical, pathological, and therapeutic aspects of A confirmed BCC diagnosis in a 72-year-old male patient. The patient sought medical attention Due to the appearance of a non-healing, slowly growing lesion on the tip of his nose. Detailed clinical examination revealed a raised, pearly nodule with central ulceration and pigmentation of The lesion showing classical presentation of a pigmented BCC. Histopathological analysis of a biopsy specimen obtained from the lesion confirmed the diagnosis of BCC, demonstrating Characteristic features of basaloid proliferation and palisading nuclei.

 Subsequently, the lesion was classified as a pigmented subtype of BCC, known for its relatively low aggressive potential. Since The lesion was on tip of nose a bilobed flap reconstruction was made after wide local excision for Better cosmetic results and a one year follow up was done to look for any reoccurrences, results proved a minimal to no scar cosmetic result with no signs of reoccurrence.