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ArticleCase reports in dermatology

A Rare Case of Lymphoepithelioma-Like Carcinoma of the Skin on the Chest: A Case Report.

Amanda Hunt, Taylor Elshaw, Jessica Liggett, Laurence McCahill

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Amanda HuntWestern Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, USA.
Taylor ElshawWestern Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, USA.
Jessica LiggettDepartment of Pathology, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, USA.
Laurence McCahillDivision of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, USA.

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Introduction: We present a case of lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the skin (LELCS) of the chest identified in an elderly white male. We discuss the management and various treatment options for this rare type of cutaneous malignancy and highlight treatment uncertainty for this uncommon skin cancer, and the need to balance best patient outcomes with minimal treatment morbidity. Case Presentation: Our patient presented with a waxing and waning erythematous rash on his chest for 2 years. After a shave biopsy revealed lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma, the patient underwent wide local excision and 6 weeks of radiation therapy due to the identification of adverse pathologic features. Conclusion: Overall, this case shows the diverse range of LELCS presentations and available treatment options and highlights areas of clinical treatment uncertainty and areas for future therapeutic development.

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Case reportLymphoepithelioma-like carcinomaRadiation

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PMCPMC12659161

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