Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma

Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma

Definition

A squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the larynx. It is the most common histologic type of laryngeal carcinoma. It can arise from the glottis, supraglottic area, or it can be transglottic. Glottic squamous cell carcinoma is the most frequent laryngeal carcinoma in the United States. The symptoms, clinical behavior and the prognosis depend on the site of origin within the larynx.

Also known as epidermoid carcinoma of larynx, epidermoid carcinoma of the larynx, laryngeal epidermoid carcinoma, laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, laryngeal throat squamous cell cancer, larynx epidermoid carcinoma, larynx squamous cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of larynx, squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx — per MONDO

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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
Throat Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0