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Review
. 2003 Oct 4;327(7418):794-8.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.327.7418.794.

Basal cell carcinoma

C S M Wong  1 , R C Strange, J T Lear
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Review

Basal cell carcinoma

C S M Wong et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

The authors of this review aim to provide a comprehensive overview of basal cell carcinoma, concentrating in particular on incidence, risk factors, molecular genetics, clinical features, and treatment

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Figures

Fig 1
Fig 1
Nodulocystic basal cell carcinoma on the forehead
Fig 2
Fig 2
Superficial basal cell carcinoma on the back
Fig 3
Fig 3
Morphoeic basal cell carcinoma on the forehead
Fig 4
Fig 4
Pigmented basal cell carcinoma on the back
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