Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal Cell Carcinoma: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes [due tosymptoms: Ulcero-nodular forms Inconspicuous, usually flat raised yellowish-reddish papules (Latin: papula “vesicle” or nodule) bordered by a bead-like rim with telangiectasia (small blood vessels) … Basal Cell Carcinoma: Examination

Basal Cell Carcinoma: Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters 1st order Histology (fine tissue examination) from sample excision (tissue removal) or total excision (surgical removal of the tumor as a whole) [examination on HE(hematoxylin-eosin)-stained specimen]. Note: Trial biopsy required only if: Suspected tumor type with high risk of recurrence (risk of disease recurrence; infiltrative, sclerodermal, micronodular, metatypical). Superficial (“superficial”) basal cell carcinoma … Basal Cell Carcinoma: Test and Diagnosis