Question 1

what happens in basal cell nevus syndrome?

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Many skin cancers: Basal cell nevus syndrome is a rare condition characterized by multiple basal cell carcinomas. These can be large, aggressive and in atypical locations which are not areas of sun exposure. Regular monitoring is essential by a dermatologist or mohs surgeon.

Question 2

are there new treatments for basal cell nevus syndrome?

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Symptoms?: The disorder involves the skin, nervous system, eyes, endocrine glands, and bones. it is inherited. Answering your question depends on which manifestation you have. Any disorder of the jaw bones should be addressed by an oral surgeon.

Question 3

i'm just wondering, if you have basal cell nevus syndrome, does that prevent you from joining the military?

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Probably : The military examiners make that call but with basal nevus syndrome you are already prone to bce skin cancer.  With the expected intense sun exposure required  in  military life,  this inborn tendency will only be worsened.

Question 4

can you get broad nose with basal cell nevus syndrome? what are the other symptoms?

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symptom: broad nose: The hallmark of this disorder is the appearance of a type of skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma at or around puberty.

Symptoms include:

•broad nose
•cleft palate
•heavy, protruding brow
•jaw that sticks out (in some cases)
•wide-set eyes
the condition may affect the nervous system and lead to:

•blindness
•deafness
•intellectual disability
•seizures.

Question 5

nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome, i was diagnosed with a brain tumour when i was 3 (i'm 16 now), would it be possible for me to have nevoid basal ?

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You would know it.: It's possible, but you would have had multiple skin cancers as a result of sun exposure through your lifetime so far. You might also have a big head, little spots on your palms, and cysts in your teeth and jaw. But if you have not developed skin cancers, you probably don't have it. (See pic). This is also called Gorlin syndrome FYI.

Question 6

what is too low a range for basal cell temperature?

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Age: I assume you mean age of a person.I have removed a basal cell in a child that was either 6 or 8 years old. That is rare. While these are usually found in the elderly, people can get them in their twenties or thirties , 

depending on how fair skinned they are and how much sun they have gotten in the past. Family history also plays a role.

Question 7

with nodular basal cell is ther more than one nodule?

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Basal Cell: Nodular is a subtype. This will be examined under the microscope to determine if the entire lesion was removed.

Question 8

are basal cell cancers very bad, or are they easily treated by cutting the cancer out?

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Treatable: Basal cell carcinomas are the mildest of all cancers and are treatable with local excision, i.e., cutting out.

Question 9

is basal cell carcinoma serious?

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Yes and no: Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer which is not malignant in the sense it will not spread to distant parts of the body and threaten life the way that other cancers can.  It is still a cancer though and since it tends to affect the face it can grow into cosmetically sensitive areas and near nerves.  It sometimes needs more complicated surgery to remove given the location on the face.

Question 10

can basal cell carcinoma be cured?

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Basal Cell Carcinoma: As close to 100% yes as one can be.  Of all the skin cancers bcc's are the most common and the one to have if you really had to pick a skin cancer to have.  While there are very rare instances of metastatic bcc they are just that, by far the exception.  However, if left untreated bccs can be very distractive locally.  That's about as good an answer i can provide in the space given.

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