Abstract: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is one of the most common skin cancers. It is characterized by a locally invasive character and is most often located in areas exposed to ultraviolet rays. Basal cell carcinoma usually appears as a flat area that is small with pink or red colour and may bleed after minor injuries. The size of the tumor can vary from several millimeters to several centimeters in diameter. When found early, BCC has an excellent survival rate. More than 20 different subtypes of BCC appear in the literature. Knowing the different histological  variants of BCC will result in adequate treatment.

Keywords: basal cell carcinoma, classification, histological types

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