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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D002280
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D002280
Preferred Name

Carcinoma, Basal Cell

Definitions
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)
Synonyms
Basal Cell Epitheliomas
Rodent Ulcers
Carcinomas, Basal Cell
Ulcers, Rodent
Epithelioma, Basal Cell
Basal Cell Carcinomas
Epitheliomas, Basal Cell
Carcinoma, Basal Cell, Pigmented
Basal Cell Epithelioma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Rodent Ulcer
Ulcer, Rodent
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