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
Also identified as
- DOID 2876 per MONDO
- NCIT C4044 per MONDO
- Orphanet 494550 per MONDO
- SCTID 405822008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0280324 per MONDO
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 |