Abstract
The association between ultraviolet radiation exposure and skin cancer is well established. Limited studies have reported an association between frostbite and the development of non-melanoma skin cancer but evidence for a proven link is insufficient and possible carcinogenic mechanisms have not been fully explored. In this report, 3 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer (1 case of basal cell carcinoma and 2 cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin) which developed at a site of previous frostbite caused by exposure to extremely cold temperatures in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, are described.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 17-23 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Case Reports in Dermatology |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 9 2018 |