Editorial

Pleomorphic Basal Cell Carcinoma

Authors: Conway C. Huang, MD

Abstract

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is arguably the most common cancer in the United States. In 2006, there will be approximately one million new BCCs diagnosed meaning that almost 50% of new cancers will be a BCC. Because of its ubiquitous nature, a general knowledge of this tumor is important for most clinicians.

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