Basal cell carcinoma

Question 1

what is it

Answer 1

one of the three main types of skin cancer. Lesions are also known as rodent ulcers and are characterised by slow-growth and local invasion. Metastases are extremely rare. BCC is the most common type of cancer in the Western world.

Question 2

features

Answer 2

nodular

in sun exposed sites - head and neck

pearly, flesh coloured papule wit telangiectasia

may ulcerate later leaving a central crater

Question 3

management

Answer 3

surgical removal

curettage

cryotherapy

topical cream: imiquimod, fluorouracil

radiotherapy