Characterstic of basal cell carcinoma is:
Correct Answer: Nuclear palisading
Description: Basal cell carcinomas are composed of islands or nests of basaloid cells (i.e. cells resembling cells in the normal basal cell layer of the epidermis), with palisading of the cells at the periphery and a haphazard arrangement of those in the centers of the islands. The tumor cells have a hyperchromatic nucleus with relatively little, poorly defined cytoplasm.
Other options:
Keartin pearls- seen in squamous cell carcinoma
Foam cells- seen in Xanthoma
Psammoma bodies- seen in papillary thyroid carcinoma
Category:
Surgery
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now