NKSCC

Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of the lung

Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma is a type of lung cancer. It belongs to a group called non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC). The term “non-keratinizing” means that this tumour does not produce large amounts of a protein called keratin. This makes it different from keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma, which has large amounts of keratin. Non-keratinizing squamous …
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Nonkeratinizing

In pathology, the term nonkeratinizing describes squamous cells that have not undergone keratinization. Keratinization is a natural process where cells produce and store a tough, protective protein called keratin. When squamous cells do not go through this process, they are called nonkeratinizing. Nonkeratinizing squamous cells are normally found in moist mucosal tissues throughout the body. …
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Nonkeratinizing squamous cell carcinoma (NKSCC)

Nonkeratinizing squamous cell carcinoma (NKSCC) is a type of cancer made up of squamous cells that have not undergone a process called keratinization. Squamous cells are normally flat cells found on the surface of your skin and in the lining of many internal areas such as the mouth, throat, lungs, cervix, and anal canal. Keratinization …
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Nonkeratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal cavity and sinuses

Nonkeratinizing squamous cell carcinoma (NKSCC) is a type of cancer that begins from squamous cells, specialized cells found on the inside surface of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. The nasal cavity is the hollow space inside the nose that helps warm, moisten, and filter the air we breathe. The paranasal sinuses, which include the …
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Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx

What is non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx? Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma (NKSCC) is a type of oropharyngeal cancer. The oropharynx is an area of the throat that includes the tonsils, base of the tongue, uvula, and soft palate. This type of cancer quickly spreads to lymph nodes especially those in the neck. For …
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