Basal cell carcinoma Flashcards by Prerna Sharma | Brainscape

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characteristic of BCC

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slow growing
local invasion

also known as rodent ulcers
most common type of skin cancer in western world

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Most common type of BCC

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nodular BCC

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Features of nodular BCC

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sun exposed sites
around hand and neck
initially pearly red colour papule
later ulcerate

a routine referral should be made if BCC is suspected

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