The evaluation of basal cell carcinoma begins with a medical history and physical examination.

Physical findings in someone with basal cell carcinoma may include:

• Large basal cell carcinoma on face with blood vessels
• Large basal cell carcinoma on chest
• Basal cell carcinoma close-up
• Basal cell carcinoma on ear
• More subtle basal cell carcinoma on face
• Basal cell carcinoma close-up showing blood vessels

The doctor may suspect skin cancer after looking at a skin lesion; however, a skin biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma.

Tests for basal cell carcinoma include:

• Skin biopsy