Case #5 Basal Cell Carcinoma

History

This 62 year old farmer had this lesion for 3 years.

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Question #1

What are the most common locations for periocular basal cell carcinoma?

Question #2

What is the relative incidence of basal cell carcinoma compared with squamous cell carcinoma of the eyelid?

Questions #3

Why is it important to treat basal cell carcinoma of the eyelid early and aggressively?

Question #4

What are the possible treatments for this condition?

References

Orbit, Eyelids, and Lacrimal System. American Academy of Ophthalmology Basic and Clinical Science Course (1987-1988), pp. 186-195.

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last updated: 10/10/2011

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