Verrucous carcinoma

Verrucous carcinoma

Definition

A well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma characterized by a papillary growth pattern, acanthosis, mild cytologic atypia, and pushing tumor margins. The most commonly affected anatomic sites are the oral cavity, nasal cavity, larynx, esophagus, anus, vagina, vulva, and the plantar region of the foot.

Also known as verrucous carcinoma, verrucous carcinoma NOS (morphologic abnormality), verrucous epidermoid carcinoma, verrucous epidermoid cell carcinoma, verrucous squamous carcinoma, verrucous squamous cell carcinoma — per MONDO

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