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Basal cell carcinoma
Crust and scale overlying a basal cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma

Crust and scale overlying a basal cell carcinoma  (BCC-patient16)


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What is basal cell carcinoma?

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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