Trachea squamous cell carcinoma
Trachea squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
A rare squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the mucosal lining of the trachea. It usually grows as an intraluminal mass and later invades extraluminal structures. The majority of patients present with hemoptysis, coughing, dyspnea, or stridor.
Also known as epidermoid carcinoma of the trachea, epidermoid carcinoma of trachea, squamous cell carcinoma of the trachea, squamous cell carcinoma of trachea, trachea epidermoid carcinoma, trachea squamous cell carcinoma, tracheal epidermoid carcinoma, tracheal squamous cell carcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Trachea | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Trachea | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |