Carcinoma, Basal Cell

Synonyms

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal Cell Carcinomas

Basal Cell Epithelioma

Basal Cell Epitheliomas

Carcinoma, Basal Cell, Pigmented

Carcinomas, Basal Cell

Epithelioma, Basal Cell

Epitheliomas, Basal Cell

Rodent Ulcer

Rodent Ulcers

Ulcer, Rodent

Ulcers, Rodent

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)