Morpheaform basal cell carcinoma
Morpheaform basal cell carcinoma
Definition
A histologic variant of basal cell carcinoma of the skin characterized by the presence of strands and nests of malignant cells that are embedded in a dense fibrotic stroma.
Also known as basal cell carcinoma sclerosing type, morphea-type (sclerosing) basal cell carcinoma, morphea-type basal cell carcinoma, morpheaform basal cell carcinoma, sclerosing type basal cell carcinoma, skin morphea-type (sclerosing) basal cell carcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |