Karyometric study of basal cell carcinoma / Estudo da cariometria do carcinoma de células basais

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the present study was to determine different nuclear parameters of neoplastic cells in basal cell carcinomas. The results showed the absence of alterations in the size of the neoplastic cell nucleus, whereas the nuclear shape was significantly modified. According to the present study it is possible to claim that the parameters which estimate the nuclear shape are more sensitive that those reflecting the nuclear size to detect malignancy in basal cell carcinoma