Professional paper

Basal cell carcinoma - etiopathogenesis, clinical picture and treatment

Saida Rezaković ; Polyclinic "Eskulap" - Polyclinic for Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Venereology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Otorhinolaryngology and Physical Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
Lidija Počanić ; Clinical Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignant tumor, commonly
developing in elderly age, appearing in the sun-exposed areas, most often in the face,
above the imaginary line that connects lip angles with ear laps. Apart from the genetic
predisposition and light-colored skin, sun exposure is one of the most significant
ethiological factors in pathophysiology of basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Altough basal
cell carcinoma (BCC) progresses slowly and metastasizes rarely, it can cause significant
destruction and disfigurement by invading surrounding tissues. Consequently,
encouraging the adoption of photoprotective measures is the cornerstone of prevention,
and early detection of suspectable skin lesions and in time treatment are critical for
satisfatory therapeutical outcome.

Keywords

: basal cell carcinoma, sun exposure, photoprotection

Hrčak ID:

298414

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/298414

Publication date:

7.10.2015.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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