Rodent ulcer,a basal cell carcinoma,mimicking an infection or ulcer. Rodent ulcers are the most common form of skin cancer among fair-skinned people,mostly affecting the elderly. The tumour normally appears on the face,and starts as a small,flat nodule that grows slowly into the surrounding tissue,breaking down at the centre to form a shallow ulcer. Fortunately,rodent ulcers seldom spread cancer to other parts of the body. Treatment includes surgical removal,cryosurgery (freezing) and radiotherapy | |
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