Rodent ulcer is most commonly seen on________________?

Correct answer: D. Face above alatragus line

  • A. Face below alatragus line
  • B. All of the above
  • C. Anywhere on hairless skin
  • D. Face above alatragus line

Explanation

A rodent ulcer is a basal cell carcinoma, which occurs most often on sun-exposed facial skin above the alatragus line. Lesions below this line are less typical for basal cell carcinoma.

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