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Giant ulcerative basal cell carcinoma of the upper back measuring 26cmx16cm with exposure of the paravertebral musculature and thoracic spinous processes. The patient had a tattoo on his back since adolescence, before the development of the lesion
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T8 vertebral bodies with exposure of the spinous processes and paravertebral musculature, which was most prominent at the level of T5. The lesion contained punctate areas of bleeding, granulation tissue, and copious serous drainage. The boarders were clearly defined and without satellite lesions (Figure 1).
Midline sagittal view of the spine using magnetic resonance imaging demonstrating absence of spinal cord involvement
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Dexamethasone was given until magnetic resonance imaging results confirmed the absence of spinal cord involvement (Figures 2 and 3).
Axial view of the spine at T5 using magnetic resonance imaging demonstrating absence of spinal cord involvement
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Dexamethasone was given until magnetic resonance imaging results confirmed the absence of spinal cord involvement (Figures 2 and 3).