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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the commonest malignant tumor of the eyelids. It is a tumor of a low degree of malignancy and is locally aggressive. This tumor also is known as “rodent ulcer.” The lower lid and medial canthus are affected more commonly. If the tumor is untreated, it may infiltrate the tissue, penetrate deep into the bone, and cause ulceration.
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Biswas, A. (2014). Malignant Eyelid Lesions. In: Eyelid Tumors. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1874-6_6
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