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basal cell carcinoma
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Malignant tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis
Most frequent type of skin cancer. slow-growing tumor that occurs on chronically sun-exposed skin, near or on the nose. |
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squamous cell carcinoma
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Malignant tumor of the squamous epithelial cells in the epidermis.
Actinic (sun related) keratoses are premalignant lesions in people with sun-damaged skin. |
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malignant melanoma
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Cancerous growth composed of melanocytes
Is attributed to a genetic predisposition and to exposure to ultraviolet light. Usually begins as a light brown to black macule with irregular borders and may turn shades of red blue and white and may crust on the surface and bleed. May arise in preexisting moles and appear on the upper back, lower legs, arms, head and neck |
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Kaposi sarcoma
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Malignant, vascular, neoplastic growth characterized by cutaneous nodules.
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