Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma
From dermoscopedia
Nodular basal cell carcinoma (nBCC) is the most common sub-type and accounts for approximately 50-80% of BCCs. Clinically is manifests as an elevated tumor (papule or nodule) with a pearly and translucent margin and telangiectasia [1].
General dermoscopic features
As nodular BCC is the "classic" BCC type, all of the dermoscopic features mentioned in the general BCC sub-chapter can be found in nodular BCC:
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Specific dermoscopic features
However, some features are more common in nodular BCC compared to other BCC sub-types [2][3][4]. These include:
- Arborizing vessels
- Blue-gray ovoid nests
- Ulceration
Features that are less likely to be seen in nodular BCC compared to other BCC subtypes include:
- Leaf-like structures
- Spoke wheel-like structures
- Multiple small erosions
References
- ↑ Chung: Basal cell carcinoma. Arch Plast Surg 2012;39:166-70. PMID: 22783519. DOI.
- ↑ Lallas et al.: Accuracy of dermoscopic criteria for discriminating superficial from other subtypes of basal cell carcinoma. J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 2014;70:303-11. PMID: 24268311. DOI.
- ↑ Longo et al.: Classifying distinct basal cell carcinoma subtype by means of dermatoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy. J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 2014;71:716-724.e1. PMID: 24928707. DOI.
- ↑ Popadić: Dermoscopic features in different morphologic types of basal cell carcinoma. Dermatol Surg 2014;40:725-32. PMID: 25111343. DOI.
