HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Basal cell carcinoma
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Squamous cell carcinoma
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Malignant melanoma
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none of the choices
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Detailed explanation-1: –Nodular basal cell carcinoma (classic BCC) (Fig. 1): most common type (50% to 80%) and occurs most often on sun-exposed areas of the head and neck (85% to 90%). Nodular basal cell carcinoma (classic BCC).
Detailed explanation-2: -Basal cell carcinoma occurs most often on areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun, such as your head and neck.
Detailed explanation-3: -Basal and squamous cell carcinomas are the two most common types of skin cancer. They begin in the basal and squamous layers of the skin, respectively. Melanoma, the third most common type of skin cancer, begins in the melanocytes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Basal cell carcinoma can be divided into three main types, superficial, nodular, and infiltrative. A biopsy is needed to confirm the diagnosis.