Squamous cell carcinoma

MONDO:0005096

A carcinoma arising from squamous epithelial cells. Morphologically, it is characterized by the proliferation of atypical, often pleomorphic squamous cells. Squamous cell carcinomas are graded by the degree of cellular differentiation as well, moderately, or poorly differentiated. Well differentiated carcinomas are usually associated with keratin production and the presence of intercellular bridges between adjacent cells. Representative examples are lung squamous cell carcinoma, skin squamous cell carcinoma, and cervical squamous cell carcinoma.

Also known as: carcinoma, squamous cell, malignant, epidermoid carcinoma, epidermoid cell cancer, malignant epidermoid cell neoplasm, malignant epidermoid cell tumor, malignant epidermoid cell tumour, malignant squamous cell neoplasm, malignant squamous cell tumor

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