Acantholytic squamous cell skin carcinoma

Acantholytic squamous cell skin carcinoma

Definition

A histologic variant of squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the skin. It is characterized by loosening of the intercellular bridges between the malignant cells which results in acantholysis.

Also known as acantholytic squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, acantholytic squamous cell skin carcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0