Skin cancer classification: Difference between revisions
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==Overview== | |||
The most common types of skin cancer are [[basal cell carcinoma]] (BCC) and [[squamous cell carcinoma]] (SCC) which may be locally disfiguring but are unlikely to [[metastasize]] (spread to other parts of the body). | |||
==Classification== | |||
The most common types of skin cancer are [[basal cell carcinoma]] (BCC) and [[squamous cell carcinoma]] (SCC) which may be locally disfiguring but are unlikely to [[metastasize]] (spread to other parts of the body). The most dangerous type of skin cancer is [[malignant melanoma]]. This form of skin cancer can be fatal if not treated early but comprises only a small proportion of all skin cancers. | |||
More rare types of skin cancer include: | |||
* [[Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans]] | |||
* [[Merkel cell carcinoma]] | |||
* [[Kaposi's sarcoma]] | |||
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Revision as of 17:52, 2 September 2015
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Skin cancer Microchapters |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]
Overview
The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) which may be locally disfiguring but are unlikely to metastasize (spread to other parts of the body).
Classification
The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) which may be locally disfiguring but are unlikely to metastasize (spread to other parts of the body). The most dangerous type of skin cancer is malignant melanoma. This form of skin cancer can be fatal if not treated early but comprises only a small proportion of all skin cancers.
More rare types of skin cancer include: