A patient with a basal cell carcinoma of the nose is scheduled for curettage and electrodesiccation to remove the lesion. Which criteria were used to select this procedure? Select all that apply.
A. The lesion must extend into the subcutaneous tissue.
B. The lesion must measure at least 4 cm in diameter.
C. The lesion must be superficial.
D. The lesion must measure less than 2 cm in diameter.
E. The lesion must be in an area where the dermis is thin.
Answer:
C. The lesion must be superficial.
D. The lesion must measure less than 2 cm in diameter.
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