Which of the following is carcinoma of the skin spreads by local invasion and has no tendency to metastasise ?

Correct answer: B. Basal cell carcinoma

  • A. Malignant melanoma
  • B. Basal cell carcinoma
  • C. Fibrosarcoma
  • D. Leukoplakia

Explanation

Basal cell carcinoma is locally destructive and very rarely metastasises, so it is often described as a tumour with local invasion but little metastatic tendency. Melanoma and fibrosarcoma have substantially greater metastatic potential, whereas leukoplakia is not a carcinoma.

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