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Rapidly growing squamous cell carcinoma.

E M Billingsley1, N Davis, K F Helm

  • 1Section of Dermatology, Penn State Geisinger Health System, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, USA.

Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
|June 12, 1999
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Rapidly growing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a distinct subtype characterized by quick development, often on the head and neck. Further research is needed to understand its causes and optimal treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can exhibit rapid growth.
  • A specific subtype, rapidly growing SCC (RGSCC), remains undescribed.
  • Histologic and etiologic variations exist within SCC subtypes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the clinical and histological features of rapidly growing SCC.
  • To identify common locations and patient demographics for RGSCC.
  • To explore potential contributing factors for rapid tumor progression.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of clinical data and biopsies.
  • Inclusion of 26 SCC lesions with documented rapid growth.
  • Histopathological diagnosis of all included lesions.

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Main Results:

  • RGSCC predominantly affects the head and neck, hands, and extremities.
  • Average lesion duration before diagnosis was 7 weeks.
  • Average lesion size was 1.29 cm; nearly 20% of patients were immunosuppressed.

Conclusions:

  • Rapid growth is a notable characteristic of some SCCs.
  • Potential causes include immunosuppression and viral factors, though etiology is unclear.
  • Aggressive treatment is recommended due to unknown behavior and prognosis of RGSCC.