Subglottis squamous cell carcinoma

Subglottis squamous cell carcinoma

Definition

A squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx that arises from the subglottic area. Symptoms include dyspnea and stridor. It spreads to the hypopharynx, trachea, and thyroid gland.

Also known as epidermoid carcinoma of subglottis, epidermoid carcinoma of the subglottis, squamous cell carcinoma of subglottis, squamous cell carcinoma of the subglottis, subglottic epidermoid carcinoma, subglottic squamous cell carcinoma, subglottis epidermoid carcinoma, subglottis squamous cell carcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Larynx Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Larynx Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Neck Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Subglottis Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Subglottis Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Throat Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0