Skin squamous cell carcinoma

Definition

A carcinoma arising from the squamous cells of the epidermis. Skin squamous cell carcinoma is most commonly found on sun-exposed areas. The majority of the tumors are well-differentiated.

Also known as cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, epidermoid carcinoma of skin, epidermoid carcinoma of the skin, epidermoid skin carcinoma, skin squamous cell cancer, skin squamous cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma - skin, squamous cell carcinoma of skin, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, squamous cell skin carcinoma, zone of skin squamous cell carcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 3151 per MONDO
• NCIT C4819 per MONDO
• SCTID 254651007 per MONDO
• UMLS C0553723 per MONDO

Affected Organs