Basal Cell Carcinoma
Overview
- Basal cell carcinoma is pearl-colored and papular.
Morphology
- Basal cell carcinoma has a concentric-shape papule (early-on) is a pearly-pinkish color; is shiny; has notable telangiectasias.
Key Clinical Features
- Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer, but only rarely lethal (like SCC).
- Like SCC, it typically arises from sun-exposed areas, but also injured tissue (scar tissue).
- It is also highly treatable.
- As noted above, basal cell is more common in transplant patients (but not to the extent that SCC is).
- Basal cell carcinoma is known for its local destruction and high recurrence risk.
Image References
Basal Cell Carcinoma (left image)
Basal Cell Carcinoma (right image)