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Title: Which of the following patients would be at greatest risk for basal cell carcinoma?
Post by: Naf87 on Feb 12, 2018
Which of the following patients would be at greatest risk for basal cell carcinoma?
 
  a. Dark complexion, light eyes, underweight
  b. Light complexion, dark eyes, overweight
  c. Medium complexion, light eyes, smoker
  d. Light complexion, light eyes, fair hair


Title: Which of the following patients would be at greatest risk for basal cell carcinoma?
Post by: lakernation24 on Feb 12, 2018
ANS: D
Individuals at risk for basal cell carcinoma have light complexions, light eyes, and fair hair.


Title: Re: Which of the following patients would be at greatest risk for basal cell carcinoma?
Post by: mohstek on Aug 12, 2019
ANS: D
Light complexion, light eyes, fair hair

Basal cell carcinomas are most commonly found on the face, neck, hands, or other parts of the body that are frequently exposed to the sun.

The first sign of basal cell carcinoma is an unusual growth on your skin. You may notice a waxy lump or a small, smooth, shiny, or pale growth. Or there may not be a lump at all, but instead you notice a flat spot that looks slightly different from the rest of your skin.

Basal cell carcinomas rarely spread to other parts of the body, and deaths from this disease are very rare. However, because basal cell carcinomas often occur on the face, they can cause serious cosmetic damage and functional difficulties if not diagnosed and treated early.