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SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA [1 record]

Record 1 2006-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
  • Epidermis and Dermis
DEF

A scaly or plate-like malignant tumour of the skin that sometimes spreads (metastasizes) to other organs.

CONT

Squamous cell carcinoma is a cancer that originates in the squamous cells (keratinocytes). Squamous cells (keratinocytes) are the main structural cells of the epidermis. Squamous cell carcinoma usually develops on sun-exposed areas but may grow anywhere on the skin or in the mouth, where sun exposure is minimal. It may develop on normal skin but is more likely to develop in precancerous skin growths caused by previous sun exposure (actinic keratosis). Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by its thick, scaly, irregular appearance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
  • Épiderme et derme
DEF

Tumeur maligne squameuse ou lamellaire de la peau, qui se propage parfois (métastase) à d'autres organes.

OBS

Épithélioma : Autrefois synonyme de carcinome, aujourd'hui abandonné. Carcinome squameux : OMS [Organisation mondiale de la Santé].

Key term(s)
  • épithelioma malpighien spino cellulaire
  • carcinome spino cellulaire

Spanish

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