[Histophenotypical variants of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin]

Suppl Tumori. 2005 May-Jun;4(3):S195-6.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is, in its most frequent presentation, a moderately aggressive neoplastic disease. It can, however, present in a moltitude of clinico-pathological variants, some of which are characterized by a more malignant attitude. It is important to determine which tumors, among the various histophenotypes, are high risk in order to establish the appropriate treatment and follow-up. Histologic subtype has been considered as a possible variable in determining the prognosis of cutaneous SCC. We report our experience with 3 cases of peculiar variants of cutaneous SCC.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / classification
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / genetics*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Phenotype
  • Skin Neoplasms / classification
  • Skin Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*