On clinical examination, BCC usually appears as flesh- or pink-colored, pearly papules with overlying ulceration or telangiectatic vessels.

BCC mostly arises on sun-damaged skin and rarely develops on the mucous membranes or palms and soles.

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common cancer in humans.

Basal cell carcinoma is usually a fast-growing tumor, and metastasis is common.