"Basal Cell Blanche": A Diagnostic Maneuver to Increase Early Detection of Basal Cell Carcinomas

Basal cell carcinomas represent one of the most common skin cancers and often present initially in the primary care setting. Subtle basal cell carcinomas may be difficult to detect, and early detection of these carcinomas remains important in limiting patient morbidity. In this article, we present a...

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Published inJournal of the American Board of Family Medicine Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 408 - 410
Main Authors Quach, Olivia Leigh, Barry, Megan, Roberts Cruse, Allison, Wilson, Barbara B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2016
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Carcinoma, Basal Cell - diagnosis
Dermoscopy
Early Detection of Cancer - methods
Humans
Physical Examination - methods
Primary Health Care - methods
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skin Cancer
Carcinoma
Basal Cell
Dermatology
Cancer Screening
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Summary:Basal cell carcinomas represent one of the most common skin cancers and often present initially in the primary care setting. Subtle basal cell carcinomas may be difficult to detect, and early detection of these carcinomas remains important in limiting patient morbidity. In this article, we present a simple diagnostic maneuver, "basal cell blanche," to increase early detection of basal cell carcinomas.
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ISSN:1557-2625
1558-7118
DOI:10.3122/jabfm.2016.03.150246