Differences in age and topographic distribution of the different histological subtypes of basal cell carcinoma, Taubaté (SP), Brazil.

Background: Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of cancer in humans.

Objectives: To identify the epidemiology of basal cell carcinoma in Taubaté-SP and verify a possible association between topography and the different histological subtypes of this tumor.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at The University Hospital of Taubaté between 01/01/08 and 12/31/09.