Nodular basal cell carcinoma of skin

Description

This is the most common form of basal cell carcinoma and is typically located on the head or neck. It starts as a small translucent nodule which will frequently necrose and ulcerate as it enlarges. Telangiectatic blood vessels can often be detected just under the tumour surface. A minority may be pigmented and give rise to difficulty in distinguishing them from melanoma.

Coding note from above levels

For use of this category, reference should be made to the mortality coding rules and guidelines in the Reference Guide.

Exclusions from above levels

• 2E08 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in skin
• 2E64 – Carcinoma in situ of skin
• http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms