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 |