Basal Cell Carcinoma on the Sole: An Easily Missed Cancer
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چکیده
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer, and solar ultraviolet ray exposure is the most significant risk factor for its development. The plantar foot is infrequently exposed to the sun, thus the presence of BCC on the sole is rare. We report a case of BCC on the sole of the foot and its treatment in the hope to facilitate its detection.
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دوره 8 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2016