Bowen´s Disease on the Anterior Abdominal Wall – A Case Report
1431-1433
Correspondence
Dr. John J. S. Martis, Asso. Prof., Dept. of Surgery,
Fr. Muller Medical College Hospital Kankanady, Mangalore-575002,
Karnataka, (India). Ph:91-824-2238000 (Hospital). 91-824-2434912 (Residence).
09845052830 (Mobile), Fax : 91-24-2436352, E.mail : martisjohn@yahoo.co.in
Bowen’s disease is a squamous cell carcinoma in situ described in 1912 by John T. Bowen. It occurs predominantly in older individuals mainly on sun exposed areas. It affects both skin and mucous membranes and has the potential to progress into invasive squamous cell carcinoma. We report a case of Bowen’s disease on the lower anterior abdominal wall in a 68 year old female which was managed by wide excision and primary closure.