77 year old man with a past history of basal cell carcinoma 17 years prior had a left temple shave biopsy done for a new lesion.
Case Discussion
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a common locally aggressive malignancy associated with sun-damaged skin. The metatypical variant of BCC is composed of islands of cells showing intermediate basaloids/squamoid features. It often does not show classical histological features of BCC (peripheral palisading, stromal retraction), and may portend more aggressive behaviour.
Image Contributors
Diaconescu, ED., Sade, S.
Cite
Diaconescu, ED., Sade, S. Skin, basal cell carcinoma. Digital Laboratory Medicine Library, Dept of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, University of Toronto. Published
. Accessed December 17, 2025. https://dev.dlml.cflabs.ca/image/skin-basal-cell-carcinoma-lmp95168
