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Genetic skin diseases predisposing to basal cell carcinoma.
European journal of dermatology : EJD - 1 Jan 2000
Castori Marco, Morrone Aldo, Kanitakis Jean, Grammatico Paola
Abstract excerpt
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the commonest cancer in humans. Predisposing factors reflect common genetic variations and environmental influences in most cases. However, an underlying Mendelian disorder should be suspected in a specific subset of patients, namely those with multiple, early onset lesions. Some specific conditions, including Gorlin, Bazex-Dupré-Christol and Rombo syndromes, and Xeroderma...
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