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Basal cell carcinoma on face

Two basal cell carcinomas. On left, side view of raw wound around and partially in ear. And on right, a patch of scaly skin on forehead.

Two basal cell carcinomas. On left: side view of raw wound around and partially in the ear. On right: a patch of scaly skin on forehead.

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Published: 29 July 2008Updated: 25 January 2026Size: 5.25 MB
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