Glossary

Basal cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma

Basaliom·Also: Basalzellkarzinom, weisser Hautkrebs

A basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. It grows slowly and destroys tissue locally, but only very rarely spreads to other organs. It usually develops on areas of skin that receive a lot of sun.

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