Basal-cell carcinoma or basal cell cancer (BCC), a skin cancer, is the most common cancer. It rarely metastasizes or kills. However, because it can cause significant destruction and disfigurement by invading surrounding tissues, it is still considered malignant. Statistically, in the United States approximately 3 out of 10 Caucasians may develop a...
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(from the article `epithelioma`) ...structures of the body. Epitheliomas can be benign or malignant (that is, cancerous), and there are various types depending on the kinds of ... ...both of which can usually be cured with minor surgery. Squamous cell carcinomas develop from a layer of flat cells close to the skin`s surface and ... [...
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Cancer that begins in the lower part of the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). It may appear as a small white or flesh-colored bump that grows slowly and may bleed. Basal cell carcinomas are usually found on areas of the body exposed to the sun. Basal cell carcinomas rarely metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body. They are the most co...
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<oncology, tumour> The most common form of skin cancer. ... A malignant growth of epidermal tissue, specifically basal cells. most common in the fair-skinned on sun-exposed areas (especially the face). ... (15 Nov 1997) ...
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the most common form of skin cancer, consisting of an epithelial tumor of the skin originating from neoplastic differentiation of basal cells. It appears most often on the sun-exposed skin of older persons with light skin; it is rarely metastatic but may be locally invasive and aggressive. Several subtypes have been disti...
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the most common form of skin cancer, characterized by small, shiny, raised bumps on the skin that may bleed.
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The most common type of skin cancer that starts in the basal cells of the epidermis.
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(= BCC; rodent ulcer) Common carcinoma derived from the basal cells of the epidermis. Often a consequence of exposure to sunlight and much more common in those with fair skin; rarely metastasises.
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Type of skin cancer that forms at the base of the epidermis of the skin and usually does not spread to other parts of the body; associated with long-term overexposure to the sun.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a slow-growing, invasive, but usually nonmetastasizing neoplasm recapitulating normal basal cells of the epidermis or hair follicles, most commonly arising in sun-damaged skin of the elderly and fair-skinned. Synonyms: basal cell epithelioma
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Basal cell carcinoma: The most common type of skin cancer, a disease in which the cancer cells resemble the basal cells of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. Basal cell carcinomas usually appear as the classic 'sore that doesn't heal.' A bleeding or scabbing sore that seems to get somewhat better, then recurs and starts to bleed, may be a ...
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The most common, slow-growing form of skin cancer where small bumps form on the skin and may bleed. Basal Cell Carcinoma is derived from cells in the basal cell layer of the lower epidermis. A dermatologist will have treatment options for this type of skin disease.
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(BCC) syn. basal cell epithelioma. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer in humans. There are several forms of BCC: nodular, cystic, pigmented, sclerosing/cicratising and superficial. All of them are more likely to occur on areas of the body that have had high cumulative sunlight exposure.
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the most common form of skin cancer, characterized by small, shiny, raised bumps on the skin that are fragile and often bleed.
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a type of skin cancer that is caused by exposure to large amounts of sunlight; commonly found on the neck, face, and arms
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A type of skin cancer
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the most common form of skin cancer; characterized by small, shiny, raised bumps on the skin that may bleed.
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Most common, locally destructive malignancy of the skin; derived from cells in the basal cell layer of the lower epidermis.
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the most common form of skin cancer; characterized by small, shiny, raised bumps on the skin that may bleed.
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The most common, slow-growing form of skin cancer where small bumps form on the skin and may bleed. Basal Cell Carcinoma is derived from cells in the basal cell layer of the lower epidermis. A dermatologist will have treatment options for this type of skin disease.
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the most common form of skin cancer, characterized by small, shiny, raised bumps on the skin that are fragile and often bleed.
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