A Case of Hypopigmented Polypoid Basal Cell Carcinoma on the Face

Key Points

• This report aims to present a unique case of hypopigmented polypoid basal cell carcinoma on the face of an elderly male patient.
• Observation of a 15×5×10 mm polypoid tumor on the patient’s left cheek over 60 years.
• Utilization of dermoscopy to identify arborizing vessels and pigmentary changes.
• Histopathological examination confirming the diagnosis as low-pigmented polypoid basal cell carcinoma, classified as adenoid type.
• Diagnosis confirmed through histopathological examination, showing net-like proliferation of basal-like cells.
• Dermoscopic features included smooth pink surface and blue-gray areas suggestive of pigmentary changes.