44. Basal cell carcinoma: Difference between revisions

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* Sun exposure
* Sun exposure


'''Theory''':[[File:BCC - refraction artefacts.png|thumb|Refraction artefacts|396x396px]]Basal cell carcinomas can contain melanin. The tumor may therefore be mistaken for melanoma.
'''Theory''':[[File:BCC - refraction artefacts.png|thumb|Refraction artefacts|337x337px]]Basal cell carcinomas can contain melanin. The tumor may therefore be mistaken for melanoma.


The blue ink on the bottom is probably used to mark the surgical margin.
The blue ink on the bottom is probably used to mark the surgical margin.