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HENRY M. LEWIS, MD; CARL O. STENSAAS, MD; MILTON R. OKUN, MD

Arch Dermatol. 1965;91(6):623-624.

Abstract
In reporting the sixth case of basal cell epithelioma of the sole, it is suggested that basal cell epitheliomas derive from `pluripotential epithelial cells which may differentiate into any of the epithelial structures of the skin. The current consensus that basal cell epitheliomas derive from cells analagous only to primary epithelial germ cells is considered to be too restrictive.

Author Affiliations
DENVER; BOSTON

From the Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Medical Center, Denver (Dr. Lewis, Dr. Stensaas) and the Dermatopathology Laboratory, Boston City Hospital, Boston. (Dr. Okun).

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Jan 13, 1965.

Reprint requests to 2200 East 18th Ave, Denver, Colo, 80206 (Dr. Lewis).

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