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Basal cell carcinoma |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Alternative Names: |
| Rodent ulcer; Skin cancer - basal cell; Cancer - skin - basal cell |
| Treatment: |
| Treatment varies depending on the size, depth, and location of the cancer. The carcinoma is removed using one of these procedures:
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| Expectations (prognosis): |
| Early treatment by a dermatologist may result in a cure rate of more than 95%. New sites of basal cell cancer can occur, so monitoring should be diligent. Regular examination by a health care provider is required. |
| Complications: |
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A complication of basal cell cancer is an invasion of adjacent tissues or structures, causing damage to their appearance and function. This is most worrisome around the nose, eyes, and ears. |
| Calling your health care provider: |
| Call your health care provider if any change occurs in the color, size, texture, or appearance of a skin lesion. Call your health care provider if pain, inflammation, bleeding, or itching occur in an existing skin lesion. |
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