Basal cell carcinoma,

nodulocystic type
Deba P Sarma, MD
Omaha
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 Most common type of BCC.
Nodulocystic basal cell carcinoma constitutes about 70% of all basal cell carcinoma.
of small hyperchromatic cells in the dermis with connection to the overlying epidermis by nar
Peripheral nuclear palisading.
Stroma is fibromyxoid.
Stroma retracts from the tumor lobules due to formalin fixation.
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 Most common type of BCC.

 Nodulocystic basal cell carcinoma constitutes about 70% of all

basal cell carcinoma.

 Rounded or branched lobules of small hyperchromatic cells in

the dermis with connection to the overlying epidermis by
narrow cords or broad trabeculae.

 Peripheral nuclear palisading.

 Stroma is fibromyxoid.

 Stroma retracts from the tumor lobules due to formalin fixation.