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Basal Cell Carcinoma MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Tree Number(s)
C04.557.470.200.649.002
C04.557.470.565.165
C04.588.805.511.002
C17.800.882.623.002
Unique ID
D002280
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002280
Annotation
coordinate with probably SKIN NEOPLASMS; entry term RODENT ULCER: do not coordinate with ULCER
Scope Note
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)
Entry Term(s)
Basal Cell Epithelioma
Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinoma
Rodent Ulcer
NLM Classification #
WR 500
Public MeSH Note
2026; see CARCINOMA, BASAL CELL 1966-2025
History Note
2026 (1966); was CARCINOMA, BASAL CELL 1966-2025
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2026/01/01
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