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Basal cell carcinoma: review of epidemiology, pathogenesis, and associated risk factors.
Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery - 1 Jan 2000
Lear William, Dahlke Erin, Murray Christian A
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BACKGROUND: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is extremely common, and its incidence continues to rise. OBJECTIVE: This review presents the literature pertaining to the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and risk factors associated with BCC. CONCLUSIONS: The risk of developing BCC depends on both genetic predisposition and exposure to risk. Fair-skinned people account for the overwhelming majority of patients, beyond what...
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