National Cancer Institute Thesaurus

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Preferred Name

Skin Basal Cell Carcinoma
Synonyms

Basal cell epithelioma

Basal Cell Epithelioma

basal cell cancer

Basal Cell Skin Carcinoma

Skin Basal Cell Cancer

Basal cell carcinoma

Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin

Basal Cell Cancer

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Skin Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal Cell Carcinoma of Skin

basal cell carcinoma

BCC

Definitions

The most frequently seen skin cancer. It arises from basal cells of the epidermis and pilosebaceous units. Clinically it is divided into the following types: nodular, ulcerative, superficial, multicentric, erythematous, and sclerosing or morphea-like. More than 95% of these carcinomas occur in patients over 40. They develop on hair-bearing skin, most commonly on sun-exposed areas. Approximately 85% are found on the head and neck and the remaining 15% on the trunk and extremities. Basal cell carcinoma usually grows in a slow and indolent fashion. However, if untreated, the tumor may invade the subcutaneous fat, skeletal muscle and bone. Distant metastases are rare. Excision, curettage and irradiation cure most basal cell carcinomas.

ID

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C2921

ALT_DEFINITION

Cancer that begins in the lower part of the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). It may appear as a small white or flesh-colored bump that grows slowly and may bleed. Basal cell cancers are usually found on areas of the body exposed to the sun. Basal cell cancers rarely metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body. They are the most common form of skin cancer.

code

C2921

Concept_In_Subset

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C157711

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C156952

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C175325

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C156966

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C116977

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C103112

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C192842

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C126659

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C118168

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C165258

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C102905

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C158520

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C177537

Contributing_Source

Cellosaurus

CPTAC

CTEP

CTRP

GDC

DEFINITION

The most frequently seen skin cancer. It arises from basal cells of the epidermis and pilosebaceous units. Clinically it is divided into the following types: nodular, ulcerative, superficial, multicentric, erythematous, and sclerosing or morphea-like. More than 95% of these carcinomas occur in patients over 40. They develop on hair-bearing skin, most commonly on sun-exposed areas. Approximately 85% are found on the head and neck and the remaining 15% on the trunk and extremities. Basal cell carcinoma usually grows in a slow and indolent fashion. However, if untreated, the tumor may invade the subcutaneous fat, skeletal muscle and bone. Distant metastases are rare. Excision, curettage and irradiation cure most basal cell carcinomas.

Display_Name

Skin Basal Cell Cancer

FULL_SYN

Basal cell epithelioma

Basal Cell Epithelioma

basal cell cancer

Basal Cell Skin Carcinoma

Skin Basal Cell Cancer

Basal cell carcinoma

Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin

Basal Cell Cancer

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Skin Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal Cell Carcinoma of Skin

basal cell carcinoma

BCC

ICD-O-3_Code

8090/3

Is_Value_For_GDC_Property

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C177621

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C178243

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C176985

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C16457

label

Skin Basal Cell Carcinoma

Legacy Concept Name

Basal_Cell_Carcinoma

Maps_To

Basal cell carcinoma, NOS

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified eyelid, including canthus

Basal cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified

Basal cell carcinoma of skin, site unspecified

Basal cell epithelioma

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of left eyelid, including canthus

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified parts of face

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of trunk, except scrotum

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right eyelid, including canthus

Basal Cell Cancer

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other and unspecified parts of face

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk

8090/3

Neoplastic_Status

Malignant

Preferred_Name

Skin Basal Cell Carcinoma

prefixIRI

Thesaurus:C2921

Semantic_Type

Neoplastic Process

UMLS_CUI

C0007117

subClassOf

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C156767

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C4914

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