non-keratinizing

Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx

Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma (also known as non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma) is the most common type of nasopharyngeal cancer. It starts in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat located behind the nose. The tumour arises from the squamous cells that line the surface of the nasopharynx. What are the symptoms of non-keratinizing squamous cell …
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Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of the lung

Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is a type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The term “non-keratinizing” means that this particular type of cancer does not show the typical keratin pearl formation or extensive keratinization that is often observed in the more common keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma. Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma typically arises in …
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Nonkeratinizing

In pathology, the term nonkeratinizing describes squamous cells that have not undergone keratinization, a process where cells produce and store large amounts of a protein called keratin. Keratin is a structural protein that makes cells tough and resistant to external physical forces. Nonkeratinizing squamous cells are normally found in mucosal tissues throughout the body where …
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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 keratinization. Keratinization is a process where cells produce and accumulate large amounts of a protein called keratin. As a result, the squamous cells in NKSCC look less pink and more blue when examined under the microscope. …
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