Microscopic and macroscopic features of 91 basal cell carcinoma patients, observed throughout a 2 year-period

Abstract

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequent skin malignancy, which has been linked over time to multifactorial causes of which the most important is prolong solar exposure. The study aims to find a link between certain age groups, sex and basal cell carcinoma subtypes, both on a microscopic and macroscopic level. The present paper relies on a group of 91 patients diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, whom were registered in the Bucharest University Emergency Hospital’s Pathological Anatomy laboratory database between March 2016, through Fabruary 2018. Values were extrapolated using Microsoft Office Excel 2013. Within certain age groups, it has been observed that basal cell carcinoma, almost regardless of subtype and patient sex, has a tendency of appearing on sun-exposed areas in people with fair skin. The nodular and ulcerated subtypes are the most common. Basal cell carcinoma is an important source of morbidity with a major impact in modern society requiring a better pathological understanding and a new approach regarding screening opportunities.