Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the skin is the most common neoplasm among the Caucasian population of the Western world. Inflammation may result in oxidative stress and contribute to promotion and progression of tumors, including BCC. The role of cytokines, which are inflammatory modulators, in the biology of tumors has been extensively studied and it is well known that they are aberrantly produ...

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare CD10 expression in tumoral and stromal cells of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in order to differentiate SCC from BCC in problematic cases. Methodology: Twenty six SCC and 30 BCC cases were retrieved randomly from Al-zahra hospital pathology archive and CD10 expression was determined in tumoral and stromal c...

BACKGROUND Low intake of fat and high intake of specific vitamins have been hypothesized to reduce risk of basal cell carcinoma of the skin (BCC). OBJECTIVE Our objective was to examine intakes of fat, antioxidant nutrients, retinol, folate, and vitamin D in relation to risk of BCC. DESIGN In 1986, diet was assessed by a validated food-frequency questionnaire in 43217 male participants of t...

BACKGROUND Little is known about whether history of allergies and atopy is related to the occurrence of keratinocyte cancers. Thus, we evaluated the association between history of allergies and atopy and the incidence of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and early onset basal cell carcinoma (BCC). METHODS As part of a population-based case-control study, interviews were conducted with 1,050 resid...

Understanding characteristic variation in aquatic bacterial community composition (BCC) across space and time can inform us about processes driving community assembly and the ability of bacterial communities to respond to perturbations. In this study, we synthesize BCC data from north temperate lakes to evaluate our current understanding of how BCC varies across multiple scales in time and spac...

Background Although squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) can be easily diagnosed clinically, proper diagnosis is sometimes difficult when based on clinical information alone. Objective To know what causes clinical misdiagnosis between SCC and BCC, and evaluate whether dermoscopy can improve diagnostic accuracy. Methods Clinical and dermoscopic photographs of inversel...

Introduction: Many surface microscopy features of pigmented BCCs have been described. The purpose of this study was to review dermoscopic findings of BCC and to investigate their incidence in different dermatopathological subtypes. Material and Methods: Dermoscopic examination of 130 skin lesions in 113 patients with the preliminary diagnosis of BCC, without knowledge of the dermatopathological...

Background and aim:Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer in whites. The most important risk factor for developing BCC is solar ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. As the weather in most parts of Iran is mostly sunny, BCC is common. This study was performed to evaluate changes in the frequency of BCC in 1368-69 and 1378-79.Materials and Methods: This descriptive...

The Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) is a group of related bacterial species that are commonly isolated from environmental samples. Members of the BCC can cause respiratory infections in cystic fibrosis patients and immunocompromised individuals. We report here the genome sequence of Burkholderia cenocepacia H111, a well-studied model strain of the BCC.

BACKGROUND Infiltrating basal cell carcinoma (BCC) has associated features that may be readily identified using dermatoscopy. OBJECTIVE Investigate a stellate dermatoscopy pattern extending from the peripheral margin of infiltrating BCC. METHODS A total of 741 consecutive cases of BCC were assessed retrospectively using non-polarized dermatoscopy. Following histopathologic examination, case...