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Unusual presentation of basal cell carcinoma: Beyond the face

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of nonmelanoma skin cancer. It is commonly seen in fair-skinned individuals over sun-exposed areas. BCC typically appears as pearly pink or flesh-colored papules with telangiectasia. It is slow-growing and locally invasive. Pigmented BCC is extremely rare, accounting for only 6% of the cases. The lower extremities are the areas most unlikely to develop the lesion as they are not exposed to sunlight. There are a few isolated case reports describing pigmented BCC of lower extremities. In most cases of primary BCC, surgery is the preferred treatment.

Source: Pigment International

DOI: 10.4103/pigmentinternational_5_24

Authors: Ramith P Shetty, Sonal Fernandes, Jacintha Martis, Rochelle Cheryl Monteiro

Institution: Father Muller Medical College Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402996482

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