Squamous cell carcinoma, also known as epidermoid carcinoma, comprises a number of different types of cancer that begin in squamous cells. These cells form on the surface of the skin, on the lining of hollow organs in the body, and on the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts.
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Classification
ICD-10 Chapter Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Connections
Treated By
Mohs surgery is a standard treatment for squamous cell carcinoma.
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1. Wikipedia: Squamous-cell carcinoma
WikipediaLead section, body-system statement
These cells form on the surface of the skin, on the lining of hollow organs in the body, and on the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts.
Lead section, body-system statement (respiratory)
These cells form on the surface of the skin, on the lining of hollow organs in the body, and on the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts.
Lead section, body-system statement (digestive)
These cells form on the surface of the skin, on the lining of hollow organs in the body, and on the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter IIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter II
Neoplasms
3. World Health Organization: Noncommunicable diseases (fact sheet)
World Health OrganizationLead section, transmission-route statement (inferred from disease-category)
The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.
Main Types section
The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.
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