Neoplasms, Squamous Cell
| Definition: |
Neoplasms composed of squamous cells of the epithelium. The concept does not refer to neoplasms located in tissue composed of squamous elements. |
| Notes: |
coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM); DF: NEOPL SQUAMOUS CELL |
| Also Called: |
Squamous Cell Cancer |
| Previously Indexed: |
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell (1973-1993) |
Neoplasms, Squamous Cell Categories.
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Papilloma - A circumscribed benign epithelial tumor projecting from the surrounding surface; more precisely, a benign epithelial neoplasm consisting of villous or arborescent outgrowths of fibrovascular stroma covered by neoplastic cells. (Stedman, 25th ed) |
Neoplasms, Squamous Cell Definitions and Terms
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