Difference between revisions of "Squamous Cell Carcinoma"

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[[Image:oral squamous cell carcinoma.jpg|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>'''Oral squamous cell carcinoma'''. Courtesy of T. Scase</center></small>]] neoplastic
 
[[Image:oral squamous cell carcinoma.jpg|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>'''Oral squamous cell carcinoma'''. Courtesy of T. Scase</center></small>]] neoplastic
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[[Image:cowpap1.gif|right|thumb|100px|<small><center>Papilloma and Squamous Cell Carninoma of Epiglottis (Courtesy of Alun Williams (RVC))</center></small>]]
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*Squamous cell carcinomas are the malignant equivalent of the papilloma and may arise anywhere within the [[Oral Cavity - Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]].
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**Those arising over the tonsil (squamous carcinoma of the tonsil or tonsillar carcinoma) are '''very malignant''', invading adjacent tissues and metastasising early.
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**Squamous carcinomas of the [[Tongue - Pathology|tongue]] (especially in '''cats''') can also behave in a very malignant fashion. Those at more rostral sites, e.g. on the incisor gingivae, are less likely to metastasise early although they may be locally aggressive.
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**Squamous cell carcinomas of the [[Oral Cavity - Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] in cattle are commonly seen as part of an [[Oesophagus - Pathology#Upper Alimentary Tract Carcinoma Complex|upper alimentary tract carcinoma complex]].
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[[Category:Oropharynx_-_Pathology]]

Revision as of 13:26, 26 May 2010

Oral squamous cell carcinoma. Courtesy of T. Scase

neoplastic

Papilloma and Squamous Cell Carninoma of Epiglottis (Courtesy of Alun Williams (RVC))
  • Squamous cell carcinomas are the malignant equivalent of the papilloma and may arise anywhere within the oropharynx.
    • Those arising over the tonsil (squamous carcinoma of the tonsil or tonsillar carcinoma) are very malignant, invading adjacent tissues and metastasising early.
    • Squamous carcinomas of the tongue (especially in cats) can also behave in a very malignant fashion. Those at more rostral sites, e.g. on the incisor gingivae, are less likely to metastasise early although they may be locally aggressive.
    • Squamous cell carcinomas of the oropharynx in cattle are commonly seen as part of an upper alimentary tract carcinoma complex.