title: "Basal Cell Blanche": A Diagnostic Maneuver to Increase Early Detection of Basal Cell Carcinomas.
abstract: Basal cell carcinomas represent one of the most common skin cancers and often present initially in the primary care setting. Subtle basal cell carcinomas may be difficult to detect, and early detection of these carcinomas remains important in limiting patient morbidity. In this article, we present a simple diagnostic maneuver, "basal cell blanche," to increase early detection of basal cell carcinomas.
authors.affiliation: From the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville (OLQ); the Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville (MB, BBW); and the Department of Dermatology, University of Mississippi, Jackson (ARC). olq2uf@virginia.edu.
authors.forename: Olivia Leigh
authors.initials: OL
authors.lastname: Quach
authors.affiliation: From the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville (OLQ); the Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville (MB, BBW); and the Department of Dermatology, University of Mississippi, Jackson (ARC).
authors.forename: Megan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Barry
authors.affiliation: From the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville (OLQ); the Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville (MB, BBW); and the Department of Dermatology, University of Mississippi, Jackson (ARC).
authors.forename: Allison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roberts Cruse
authors.affiliation: From the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville (OLQ); the Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville (MB, BBW); and the Department of Dermatology, University of Mississippi, Jackson (ARC).
authors.forename: Barbara B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D046169:Dermoscopy; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: Basal Cell; Cancer Screening; Carcinoma; Dermatology; Skin Cancer