Epidemiology and aetiology of basal cell carcinoma.
Br J Dermatol
; 149 Suppl 66: 50-2, 2003 Nov.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-14616351
ABSTRACT
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy among caucasians worldwide. Accurate epidemiological data can be difficult to obtain, but does suggest that the overall incidence is increasing. Risk factors include skin type, prior skin cancers and immunosuppression. Research in free radical-mediated cellular injury and innate defence mechanisms, and ultraviolet radiation-induced genetic mutations have improved our understanding of the development of this disorder.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Cutâneas
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Raios Ultravioleta
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Carcinoma Basocelular
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Neoplasias Induzidas por Radiação
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Dermatol
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Austrália