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Skin Cancer Pictures, Part I: Basal Cell Carcinoma

From , former About.com Guide

Updated November 09, 2010

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Basal Cell Skin Cancer Pictures - Close-Up
Basal Cell Carcinoma - Close-Up Photo © A.D.A.M.
This basal cell carcinoma exhibits a characteristic of this type of lesion -- telangiectasia, which means small blood vessels are present. The lesion is also pearly and smooth, with a slight depression in the middle.

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