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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Alternate Names : Cancer - Skin - Basal Cell, Rodent Ulcer, Skin Cancer - Basal Cell
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Basal Cell Carcinoma Diagnosis & Tests
A biopsy of a suspicious skin lesion is needed to confirm the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma.
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• Definition
• Basal Cell Carcinoma Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Basal Cell Carcinoma Symptoms & Signs
• Basal Cell Carcinoma Prevention
• Basal Cell Carcinoma Diagnosis & Tests
• Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatment
• Basal Cell Carcinoma Prognosis
• Basal Cell Carcinoma Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Cancer
• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• Biopsy
• Skin Self-Exam
• X-Ray
Other Topics
• Bleeding
• Cryosurgery
• Electrocauterization
• Incidence
• Itching
• Rashes
Review Date : 7/25/2002
Reviewed By : Jeffrey Drayer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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