HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that begins in 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 maxillary, …
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Nonkeratinizing squamous cell carcinoma (NKSCC) is a type of cancer made up of squamous cells. Squamous cells are thin, flat cells that normally cover the surface of the skin and line many internal areas of the body, including the mouth, throat, lungs, cervix, and anal canal. In healthy tissue, squamous cells often go through a …
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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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