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Squamous cell carcinoma    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Cancer - skin - squamous cell; Skin cancer - squamous cell

Symptoms

  • Skin lesion/growth/bump
    • Small
    • Firm
    • Reddened
    • Nodule or flat growth
    • Growth may be cone shaped
    • Surface scaly or crusted
    • Usually located on the face, ears, neck, hands, arms
    • May occur on the lip, mouth, tongue, genitals, or other areas

Signs and Tests

The appearance of the skin lesion may indicate a squamous cell carcinoma.

  • A biopsy and examination of the lesion confirm the diagnosis
  • An X-ray
  • A CT scan
  • A MRI
This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:

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