Abstract:Introduction. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common non-melanoma skin
cancer in Caucasians and one of the most frequent malignancies in general,
especially in older adults. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most frequent
tumor developing on chronic leg ulceration, while BCC rarely occurs and is
often misdiagnosed. In addition, since older adults commonly have coexisting
chronic vein insufficiency, the ulcerated BCC is frequently mistaken as
being of venous origin. Outlines of cases. We p… Show more
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