Skin Cancer (non-melanoma) is sometimes misdiagnosed as Appendageal Tumours

It has been reported that some patients have been misdiagnosed with Appendageal Tumours, when in fact the correct diagnosis in their specific case was Skin Cancer (non-melanoma).

With early detection and treatment, nonmelanoma skin cancers have a high survival rate. In many cases, the cancer can be removed completely with at the initial biopsy procedure. The diagnosis starts with examining the growth or spot on the skin. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy might be needed.

Always consult your doctor or health professional, and do not self diagnose.

Symptoms can include:

Wart-like growth that might bleed or crust over, a small pearly or shiny raised bump, sores that don't heal, a small flat scaly irregularly shaped spot, scaly red or purple itchy patches or bumps, a growth with raised edges, growth with blue or brown or black areas

Symptoms are a guideline only and may apply to either the diagnosis or the reported misdiagnosis, or both. Consult your specialist for further information.

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