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An ulcerated basal cell carcinoma in the sulcus of the pinna
Keywords: Choncha, Depressed ulcerated plaque, Ear, Haemorrhagic crust, Keratinocyte cancer, Lesion (cancerous), Male, Rolled edges
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a common, locally invasive, keratinocyte cancer (also known as nonmelanoma cancer). It is the most common form of skin cancer. BCC is also known as rodent ulcer and basalioma. Patients with BCC often develop multiple primary tumours over time.
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