Close-up of basal cell carcinoma (BCC),or rodent ulcer,on the ear in an 86 year old female patient. Basal cell carcinomas are the most common form of skin cancer among fair-skinned people,mostly affecting the elderly. They usually appear on the face and are thought to be caused by the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. Although they slowly destroy surrounding tissues,they seldom spread to other parts of the body. Treatments include surgery,cryosurgery and radiotherapy | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
Bildgröße: | 5125 px × 3420 px |
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