Sclerosing basal cell carcinoma of skin

Description

This form of basal cell carcinoma is composed of thin strands, cords and columns of malignant cells which infiltrate between collagen bundles of the dermis. It may infiltrate widely and deeply before it becomes clinically obvious. It typically starts as a pale, poorly-defined indurated plaque which may not come to medical attention until it starts to bleed and crust.

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