Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
| Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin | |
|---|---|
| Term | Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin |
| Short definition | Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin - (pronounced) (SKWAY-mus sel KAR-sih-NOH-muh. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin - (pronounced) (SKWAY-mus sel KAR-sih-NOH-muh. . . skin) Cancer that starts in cells that make up the epidermis (outer layer of skin). It usually occurs on areas of skin that have been exposed to natural sunlight or artificial sunlight (e. g. from tanning beds) for a long time. These areas include the face, ears, lower lip, neck, arms, or backs of hands. It can also appear on areas of skin that have been burned or exposed to chemicals or radiation. Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin may appear as a firm red bump, scaly red patch, open sore, or wart that may crust or bleed easily. Squamous cell carcinomas of the skin that have not spread are usually curable. Also called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
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