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Squamous dysplasia

Squamous dysplasia is a precancerous condition, which means the affected cells are not cancerous but have the potential to develop into cancer over time if left untreated. The term describes changes in squamous cells, which are flat cells that cover the surface of certain tissues in the body. Under the microscope, these cells look abnormal, and …
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Squamous dysplasia

What is squamous dysplasia? Squamous dysplasia is a precancerous change involving an area of the body covered by squamous cells. If left untreated, squamous dysplasia can turn into a type of cancer called squamous cell carcinoma over time. What causes squamous dysplasia? The cause of squamous dysplasia depends on where in the body the disease …
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Squamous epithelium

What is squamous epithelium? Squamous epithelium is a thin layer of tissue made up of flat, squamous cells. The squamous epithelium forms a barrier on the surface of an organ that protects the tissue below from injury and infection. Where is squamous epithelium normally found in the body? Squamous epithelium can be found in various …
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