Basal Cell Carcinoma

A malignant skin neoplasm that seldom metastasizes but has potentialities for local invasion and destruction. Clinically it is divided into types: nodular, cicatricial, morphaic, and erythematoid (pagetoid). They develop on hair-bearing skin, most commonly on sun-exposed areas. Approximately 85% are found on the head and neck area and the remaining 15% on the trunk and limbs. (From DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1471)

Also Known As:

Rodent Ulcer; Carcinoma, Basal Cell; Basal Cell Carcinomas; Basal Cell Epithelioma; Basal Cell Epitheliomas; Carcinomas, Basal Cell; Epitheliomas, Basal Cell; Rodent Ulcers; Ulcers, Rodent; Carcinoma, Basal Cell, Pigmented; Epithelioma, Basal Cell; Ulcer, Rodent

Neoplasms: 1324753
- Neoplasms by Histologic Type: 2
  - Glandular and Epithelial Neoplasms: 439
    - Carcinoma: 141855
      - Basal Cell Carcinoma: 4709
    - Basal Cell Neoplasms: 67
      - Basal Cell Carcinoma: 4709

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