Basal cell carcinoma

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 Editor: Ralph P. Braun

 Author(s): Lauren Fried
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Description Below are dermoscopic features commonly associated with the diagnosis "Basal cell carcinoma". The example images have been approved by a panel of experts as representative of each given feature.


For a more in-depth discussion of associated dermoscopic features, please see the Dermoscopedia page for "Basal cell carcinoma".

Author(s) Lauren Fried
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Status update July 27, 2020
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Below are dermoscopic features commonly associated with the diagnosis "Basal cell carcinoma".[1] The example images have been approved by a panel of experts as representative of each given feature.

For a more in-depth discussion of associated dermoscopic features, please see the Dermoscopedia page for "Basal cell carcinoma".

Leaf-like structures

Discrete, linear to bulbous extensions connected at an off-center base area, forming a leaf-like pattern.[1]

Blue-gray ovoid nests

Confluent or nearly confluent, well-circumscribed, pigmented ovoid areas encompassing at least 10% of the lesion area.[2]

Multiple blue-gray dots and globules (buckshot scatter)

Blue-gray dots are pinpoint blue-gray structures that are often distributed in a buckshot scatter like pattern; Blue-gray globules are well-defined round or oval structures, larger than dots, but smaller than large ovoid nests.[3]

Spoke wheel-like structures / concentric structures

Radial projections that surround a central darker point.[4]

Ulceration / erosion

Shallow erosions that may be covered with congealed blood.[5]

White shiny blotches and strands

White patches or blotches, and linear white areas called strands; can only be seen on polarized dermoscopy.[6]

Arborizing blood vessels

Multiple branching blood vessels in a tree-like pattern. The vessels tend to be bright red and sharply in focus.[7]

Short fine telangiectasias (superficial BCC)

  1. Fried LJ, Tan A, Berry EG, et al. Dermoscopy Proficiency Expectations for US Dermatology Resident Physicians: Results of a Modified Delphi Survey of Pigmented Lesion Experts. JAMA Dermatol. Published online January 06, 2021. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2020.5213
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