squamous cell carcinoma

Your pathology report for squamous cell carcinoma of the skin

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is one of the most common types of skin cancer. It starts from squamous cells, which are the flat cells that normally form the outermost layer of the skin (the epidermis). SCC occurs when cancerous squamous cells grow beyond the epidermis into the deeper layers of the skin. Pathologists describe this …
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Your pathology report for squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva

What is squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva? Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the vulva is a type of cancer that starts from cells in the skin on the surface of the vulva. What causes squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva? SCC of the vulva commonly develops from one of two pre-cancerous diseases: high-grade squamous …
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Your pathology report for squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity

Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of cancer found in the oral cavity. It starts from squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that form the surface lining of the mouth. The oral cavity includes the lips, front two-thirds of the tongue, inner cheeks (buccal mucosa), floor of the mouth, gums, retromolar trigone …
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Your pathology report for squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus

Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts from the squamous cells that normally line the inside surface of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. These cells are flat and help protect the esophagus from injury. In squamous cell carcinoma, the squamous cells grow in an …
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What is squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)?

Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts from squamous cells, which are flat, thin cells found on the surface of the skin and lining many internal body parts, such as the mouth, throat, lungs, and cervix. It occurs when these squamous cells grow uncontrollably, forming a malignant (cancerous) tumor that can invade …
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Intercellular bridges

Intracellular bridges are tiny connections that link one cell to another. They are found in squamous cells, which are flat cells that make up the surface of the skin, the lining of the mouth, throat, and esophagus, and the outer layer of the cervix. These bridges allow squamous cells to stay firmly attached to each …
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