Basal cell carcinoma of vulva

Description

A slow growing, locally infiltrating carcinoma that arises from the vulva. It is characterised by the presence of malignant cells that resemble the basal cells that are present in the epidermis.

Coding note from above levels

Includes skin of vulva.

Includes Malignant neoplasm of skin of female genital organs

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

Exclusions from above levels

• 2E05.Y – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in vulva
• http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1965082709 – Malignant mesenchymal neoplasms
• 2E05 – Malignant neoplasm metastasis in female reproductive system