Dermatology · Skin Tumors (Malignant Melanoma, SCC, BCC)

Which clinical and histological subtype of basal cell carcinoma is the MOST common?

A Fibroepithelioma of Pinkus
B Superficial
C Morpheaform
D Nodular ✓

Correct answer: D. Nodular

Explanation

Nodular BCC accounts for roughly 50 to 60 percent of cases and presents as a pearly papulonodule with telangiectasia, classically on the head and neck. Superficial BCC constitutes about 10 to 15 percent and favours the trunk, while morpheaform and fibroepithelioma of Pinkus are far less frequent variants.

Reference: Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, 9th ed.

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