Which of the following neoplasms of the skin is most serious because of its tendency to metastasize?
A) Nevi
B) Malignant melanoma
C) Squamous cell carcinoma
D) Basal cell carcinoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma grows rapidly and is more serious because it has a tendency to metastasize. It appears as a firm, red nodule with visible scales, and it may ulcerate and form a crust. Examples of benign tumors include birthmarks and moles (nevi). Malignant melanoma develops from a change in a mole. Basal cell carcinoma is very slow growing and is the most frequently seen form of skin cancer. The most common sites are areas of the body exposed to the sun, such as the face and forearms.

Which of the Following Neoplasms of the Skin Is Most