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