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Isolation and Characterization of a Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Subpopulation Having Stem Cell Characteristics
Published on: May 11, 2016
[Squamous cell carcinoma of the face]
J Garatea Crelgo1, C Gay Escoda
1Hospital Virgen del Camino, Pamplona.
Abstract:
The main morphologic, diagnostic and therapeutic features of squamous cell carcinoma of the facial region are described. It occurs predominantly in exposed areas with preexisting actinic elastosis, keratosis, telangiectasies or fissurae. The primary lesion of squamous cell carcinoma more encountered is a firm erythematous nodule with poorly-defined margins and smooth, verrucous or papillomatous surface, frequently surrounded by satellite nodules and central ulceration. The indications of surgical excision, radiation therapy, and electrocoagulation or cryosurgery are discussed. Squamous cell carcinoma is more malignant than the basal cell variety and will metastatize to regional glands more rapidly.
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