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Squamous cell cancer


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Squamous cell cancer

Alternative Names:

Cancer - skin - squamous cell; Skin cancer - squamous cell
Symptoms:
  • Skin lesion, growth, or bump
    • Small
    • Firm
    • Reddened
    • Nodule or flat growth
    • Growth may be cone-shaped
    • Surface may be 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 confirms the diagnosis.
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