Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous: Introduction
Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous: A type of skin cancer that occurs mostly on sun-exposed areas of skin but can occur elsewhere on the skin as well as mucous membranes.
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Symptoms of Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
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Treatments for Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Surgical excision with adequate margins - cornerstone of treatment
- Mohs surgery - used for illdefined lesions and where tissue preservation is important
- Cryotherapy - should only be used for SCC insitu as treatment may not destroy all cells in deeper lesions and scarring may mask recurrence
- Electrocautery and curettage
- Topical therapy - 5FU and imiquimod - for SCC insitu only
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Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous: Deaths
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Causes of Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
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Contents for Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous:
- Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- What is Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous?
- Videos related to Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Types of Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Causes of Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Symptoms of Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Diagnostic Tests for Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Home Testing and Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Signs of Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Misdiagnosis of Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Inheritance and Genetics of Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Contagious: Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Treatments for Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Doctors and Medical Specialists for Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Deaths from Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Hospital Statistics for Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous
- Glossary for Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous