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[Basal cell carcinoma].

J P Lacour1

  • 1Service de Dermatologie Hôpital Archet-2, Nice.

La Revue Du Praticien
|May 25, 1999
PubMed
Summary
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Basal cell carcinoma, the most common cancer, is increasing due to sun exposure. While usually curable with surgery, complex cases may require advanced treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology

Context:

  • Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most prevalent human malignancy.
  • Incidence is rising, linked to increased sun exposure and fair skin.
  • Other risk factors include ionizing radiation, arsenicism, and genodermatoses like Gorlin syndrome and xeroderma pigmentosum.

Purpose:

  • To provide an overview of basal cell carcinoma, including its risk factors, clinical presentations, and management.
  • To highlight the importance of recognizing various clinical subtypes and pre-disposing factors.

Summary:

  • BCC commonly presents as a pearly-bordered lesion with telangiectasias, often on the head and trunk.
  • Recognizable clinical types include nodular, infiltrative, superficial, and pigmented forms.
  • Prognosis is generally favorable, with surgical excision being the primary treatment, though challenging cases may need cryosurgery, radiotherapy, or intralesional interferon-alfa.

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Impact:

  • Enhances understanding of basal cell carcinoma epidemiology and risk stratification.
  • Informs clinical recognition and management strategies for diverse BCC presentations.
  • Underscores the need for tailored treatment approaches for complex or recurrent BCC cases.