Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma


  • common
  • malignant form of skin cancer
  • associated with chronic sun exposure
  • locally invasive
  • metastasises late
  • rarely may arise at edge of chronic skin ulcers
  • may be increased risk with radiotherapy

Histology

  • disordered keratinocytes
  • typical malignant cytology
  • foci of keratinisation

Examination

  • ulcerated lesion
    • edge
      • raised
      • everted
    • colour 
      • red-brown
 

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