Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cutaneous malignancy in the periocular area. While the mortality from BCC is low, it is capable of extensive tissue destruction and the morbidity may be considerable. The main risk factor is ultraviolet irradiation. The most important diagnostic evaluation is histopathologic examination of the excised tissue. The main treatment modality for BCC is surgical excision of the lesion with microscopic monitoring of its margins or Mohs’ microsurgery. Long-term clinical follow-up after treatment is necessary.