Basal cell carcinoma
Dermatology Actinic Keratoses / Basal and Squamous Cancer Clinical Symptoms and Signs--Basal Cell Cancer




Basal cell carcinoma

John L. Bezzant, M.D.

Superficial spreading basal cell carcinoma. This appears as a red, pearly or scaly plaque with a slightly elevated ridge that is described as appearing like a piece of thread. These tend to grow rather broadly, and generally do not penetrate very deeply into the underlying dermis. They are found almost exclusively on the trunk.