Basosquamous carcinoma

Definition

A basal cell carcinoma which displays squamous differentiation. The neoplastic cells have more abundant cytoplasm with more marked keratinization than typical basal cell carcinomas. It usually has a more aggressive clinical course compared to typical basal cell carcinoma, and it may produce regional or widespread metastases.

Also known as basosquamous carcinoma, basosquamous cell carcinoma, basosquamous tumor, malignant, metatypical carcinoma (morphologic abnormality), skin basosquamous cell carcinoma, skin mixed basal and squamous cell carcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 5063 per MONDO
• MESH D002281 per MONDO
• NCIT C2922 per MONDO
• UMLS C0007118 per MONDO

Affected Organs