HISTOPATHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS WITH BASAL CELL CARCINOMA AT NGOERAH HOSPITAL DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY POLYCLINIC: A STUDY FROM JANUARY 2021 TO DECEMBER 2023

Abstract

Introduction: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a carcinoma that originates from the basal cells of the epidermis and/or hair follicles. Epidemiologically, basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin malignancy. Objective: This study aims to determine the incidence and histopathological characteristics of BCC in patients visiting Prof. Dr. IGNG Ngoerah Hospital Dermatology dan Venereology Clinic. Methods: This study used an observational descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. Data came from secondary data from medical records of basal cell carcinoma patients who sought treatment and control at Prof Dr IGNG Ngoerah Hospital Dermatology dan Venereology Clinic, January 2021-December 2023. The study subjects were taken from the population who met the inclusion criteria, namely patients who had been diagnosed histopathologically and with complete medical record data. Based on the results of collecting and processing patient data, 31 cases were obtained that met the study inclusion criteria. Results: The data shows that the incidence rate of basal cell carcinoma has increased from 2020. Based on gender, more were found in women (70.97%). Based on age, most patients were found to be 60-79 years old (61.29%). The face is the most common location for BCC lesions (93.54%). The most common histopathologic feature is nodular BCC (54.85%). Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, it was found that basal cell carcinoma often occurs in the female population, age group 60-79 years, with the most common type being low- risk nodular BCC  in patients visiting Prof. Dr. IGNG Ngoerah Hospital Dermatology dan Venereology Clinic in the period January 2021 to December 2023