Basal Cell Carcinoma

Question 1

What are BCCs?

Answer 1

BBC is the most common form of skin cancer.
aka Rodent Ulcer
Metastasis is rare.
Very locally destructive.

Question 2

Risk factors for BCC

Answer 2

• fair skin

- accumulative lifetime sun exposure

Question 3

Presentation of BCC?

Answer 3

typically: pearly nodule with a raised, red, edge. May be scaly. Often on face.

• usually nodular
• may be erythematous or non pigmented
• may be plaque like
• may be ulcerated
• can crust over, heal and reduce a bit but generally enlargement is progressive

Question 4

Treatment for BCC?

Answer 4

• surgical excision, 3mm margin
• can use topicals (but not on head or neck):
• imiquimod
• cryotherapy may be suitable

Recurrence is about 5%