An ulcerated basal cell carcinoma - note the pearly raised edge (BCC-patient26)
Keywords: 77 years, Basal-cell cancer, Central erosion, Clinical image, Eroded plaque with raised edges, Female, Histopathology-confirmed, Keratinocyte cancer, Pink rim, Raised translucent rolled edges, Trunk, Upper chest
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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