of the skin, which originates from the uncontrolled proliferation of a basal cell of the epidermis.
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In most cases, the formation of a basalioma is due to "excessive exposure to UV rays from the sun or tanning lamps; more rarely, to a state of immunosuppression, contact with certain toxic chemicals or genetic predisposition.
Basaliomas manifest themselves with a cutaneous sign, the characteristics of which vary depending on the site and on still unclear factors.
For the diagnosis of basalioma, the following are essential: physical examination, medical history and tissue biopsy.
Basalioma is a highly treatable tumor, provided, however, that the therapy - which consists of a "work of removing the cutaneous mark - is timely.