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Skin Carcinoma
Skin cancer that arises in basal cells or squamous cells but not in melanocytes (pigment-producing cells of the skin). (NCI Dictionary)
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Cancer that forms in the tissues of the skin. There are several types of skin cancer. Skin cancer that forms in melanocytes…
A sensation of dermal stinging or heat, not necessarily accompanied by redness or physical signs of skin irritation.
Extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous space.
Removal of a portion of skin tissue, for microscopic examination.
A basal cell carcinoma which displays squamous differentiation. The neoplastic cells have more abundant cytoplasm with more marked keratinization than typical basal…
