Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal Cell Carcinoma •Notice that the epidermis overlying this lesion is intact in this particular lesion. •This field is composed of numerous nests of cells that are seen lying in the dermis. •Individual nests are seen to be irregular in outline and deeply staining. •This appearance is characteristic of basal cell carcinoma of skin. (Description By:T.V. Rajan, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by:T.V. Rajan, M.D. UCHC )