Chimney sweep crab C44.7

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

carcinoma asbolicum

Definition
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Spinocellular carcinoma of the scrotal skin in chimney sweeps.

Etiopathogenesis
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Carcinogenic effect of tar, chronic irritation by soot, see tar keratoses.

Therapy
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S.u. and tar keratoses. Regular monitoring of the skin to exclude further neoplasia.

Note(s)
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Remember! Submission of a medical report, especially in case of occupational skin diseases (BK 5102). S.a.u. occupational dermatoses.

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Incoming links (4)

Carcinoma asbolicum; Chemical carcinogenesis; Scrotal carcinoma; Tar carcinoma;

Outgoing links (4)

Occupational dermatoses; Occupational skin disease according to bk 5101; Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin; Tar keratoses;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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