tonsil cancer

HPV-associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx: Understanding Your Pathology Report

HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that develops in the oropharynx — the part of the throat located behind the mouth. The oropharynx includes the tonsils, the base of tongue (the back one-third of the tongue), the soft palate, and the back wall of the throat. It is important not to confuse …
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Non-Keratinizing Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Non-keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma (NKSCC) is a type of cancer that arises in the oropharynx — the part of the throat located behind the mouth — whose cells have a distinctive microscopic appearance. The term “non-keratinizing” describes what the pathologist sees under the microscope: the cancer cells produce little or no keratin, a tough protective …
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