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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. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous is available below.

Symptoms of Squamous cell carcinoma, cutaneous

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
  • more treatments...»

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