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basal cell carcinoma

Used for:

basaloma

Broader Terms:

carcinoma

Broader Terms:

skin neoplasm

Scope Note:

malignant skin neoplasm that seldom metastasizes but has potential for local invasion and destruction; clinically it is divided into types: nodular, cicatricial, morphaic, and erythematoid (pagetoid); develops on hair-bearing skin, most commonly on sun exposed areas.

Term Number:

2000-2719


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