Basal Cell Carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is the incidence of BCC?
A
BCC incidence is far higher (more than 100-fold) in persons aged 55-70 years than in those aged 20 years or younger.
2
Q
What causes BCC?
A
Unknown -
BUT
Chronic sunlight exposure especially during childhood could be a cause
3
Q
Where do tumours usually arise from in BCC?
A
The epidermis and occasionally arise from the outer root sheath of a hair follicle
4
Q
Patients presenting with (BCC) often report…
A
A slowly enlarging lesion that does not heal and that bleeds when traumatized and occurs on sun-exposed skin
5
Q
Where does BCC commonly occur?
A
On the face, head (scalp included), neck, and hands.
6
Q
Does BCC spread? and what is its prognosis?
A
Although BCC is a malignant neoplasm, it rarely metastasizes. Prognosis is excellent.
