Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: Incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, and staging
SKT Que, FO Zwald, CD Schmults - Journal of the American Academy of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), a malignant proliferation of cutaneous
epithelium, represents 20% to 50% of skin cancers. Although the majority of cSCCs are
successfully eradicated by surgical excision, a subset of cSCC possesses features
associated with a higher likelihood of recurrence, metastasis, and death. The proper
identification of these aggressive cSCCs can guide additional work-up and management. In
the first article in this continuing medical education series, we discuss the incidence …
epithelium, represents 20% to 50% of skin cancers. Although the majority of cSCCs are
successfully eradicated by surgical excision, a subset of cSCC possesses features
associated with a higher likelihood of recurrence, metastasis, and death. The proper
identification of these aggressive cSCCs can guide additional work-up and management. In
the first article in this continuing medical education series, we discuss the incidence …