Parasitology

Demodex Mite in Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Scraping

A case report of a Demodex mite found in a forehead skin scraping from a male patient with basal cell carcinoma. Microscopic findings of the cytological preparation.

Cytological smear of skin scraping: Demodex mite among tumor masses
Cytological smear of skin scraping: Demodex mite among tumor masses

Basal cell carcinoma was diagnosed, and Demodex was found. Localization: Forehead skin. Male, born 1969.

🙏 The publication was kindly provided by laboratory physician Irina Gorkova, Armavir.