RECURRENT SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF SKIN IN A PATIENT WITH ALBINISM

Albinism is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by lack of skin pigment melanin, as a result of which albinos are highly susceptible to sun-induced damage to skin. Previous studies have documented a high frequency of actinic keratoses and skin cancers in albinism patients. Here we report a 45 year old male patient a known case of albinism presented with complaints of non-healing ulcer over right leg for 1 year duration. Biopsy of the lesion revealed squamous cell carcinoma moderately differentiated. Patient has a similar history of lesion over right ear for which he was operated which revealed similar histology. The case is reported to highlightpreventive aspects in the management of albinos