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ArticleJPRAS open2026

Recurrent basosquamous carcinoma of the forearm, a case report.

Daniel Reiser, Arpad Szallasi, Marcus Sagerfors

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Article in JPRAS open, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Daniel ReiserDepartment of Orthopedics and Hand Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, SE 70182 Örebro, Sweden.
Arpad SzallasiDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, SE 70182 Örebro, Sweden.
Marcus SagerforsDepartment of Orthopedics and Hand Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, SE 70182 Örebro, Sweden.

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Abstract

Basosquamous carcinoma (BSC) is a rare, aggressive skin cancer with histologic features of both basal and squamous cell carcinoma. This report describes an unusual case of rapidly growing and extensive BSC of the forearm in a 52-year-old male, a rare location for this cancer type. Despite surgical excision with near-complete margins and postoperative wound management using negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT), the tumor recurred within eight weeks. The case raises concerns about the adequacy of margin control, the possible role of intraoperative tumor cell seeding, and the influence of NPWT and subsequent skin grafting on tumor recurrence. Following re-resection and radiotherapy, the patient achieved excellent functional outcomes, regaining good hand use and returning to competitive motorcycle racing. This case highlights key diagnostic, surgical, and postoperative challenges in managing aggressive BSC in an atypical location and suggests the need for further research into the safety of NPWT in oncologic surgery.

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Basosquamous carcinomaForearmNegative-pressure wound therapySkin cancerSurgery

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