{"id":269228,"date":"2025-07-24T12:09:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T12:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=269228"},"modified":"2025-07-24T12:09:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T12:09:41","slug":"this-type-of-skin-cancer-is-a-slow-growing-malignant-tumor-of-the-epidermis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/24\/this-type-of-skin-cancer-is-a-slow-growing-malignant-tumor-of-the-epidermis\/","title":{"rendered":"This type of skin cancer is a slow-growing malignant tumor of the epidermis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This type of skin cancer is a slow-growing malignant tumor of the epidermis: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Kaposi sarcoma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

B squamous cell carcinoma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

C basal cell carcinoma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

D melanoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer and explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is C<\/strong> basal cell carcinoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, originating in the basal cells, which are located in the lowest part of the epidermis. It typically grows slowly and is considered one of the least aggressive forms of skin cancer. BCC often appears as a pearly or waxy bump, though it can also appear as a flat, scaly patch of skin. It commonly occurs in areas exposed to the sun, like the face, neck, and arms, though it can form anywhere on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BCC rarely spreads to other parts of the body (metastasizes), making it less dangerous than other types of skin cancers. However, if left untreated, it can grow larger and invade surrounding tissues, causing significant local damage to the skin, nerves, and bones. The slow growth of basal cell carcinoma contributes to its relatively low potential for causing widespread harm. Treatment options include surgical excision, Mohs micrographic surgery, and topical treatments for less invasive forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other types of skin cancer listed in the options are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n