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What is nonmelanoma skin carcinoma in situ on the eyelid?

Pronunciation: /nonmelanoma* skɪn ˌkɑrsəˈnoʊmə ɪn situ* ɔn ðə ˈaɪˌlɪd/

nonmelanoma skin carcinoma in situ on the eyelid

Definition

Abnormal cells are found in the epidermis, usually in the basal cell layer. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. Also called stage 0 nonmelanoma skin carcinoma in situ on the eyelid.