What is a non pigmented skin tumor?
The most frequently observed non pigmented skin tumors that require surgical treatment are basocellular and spinocellular carcinomas. These lesions are located especially in areas that in the past have been exposed to the sun prolonged and frequently. The most commonly affected area is the face, mainly in fair skin type individuals. The lesions will generally become noticeable at ages above 60 years, but in the past decade, lesions are unfortunately also observed in individuals of younger age. This type of lesion develops in the course of several years. Initially, it shows itself as a discrete, well aligned, reddish, slightly elevated skin zone that sometimes is exfoliating. In this early stage, the lesion seems to disappear. This is misleading because it soon will reappear. How does the lesion present? The most common presentation forms of a basocellular carcinoma are: • an elevated, pearly skin node with marked superficial blood vessels and sometimes a central ulceration or • a reddi
