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12. Squamous cell carcinoma. Flashcards

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Squamous cell carcinoma definition

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  • Most common malignant neoplasm in oral cavity(95%)
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Squamous cell carcinoma Etiology

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  • Unknown
  • Intrinsic factors and Extrinsic factors
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol
  • chemicals
  • HPV 16 and 18
  • Diet
  • immunodeficiency
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Clinical features of Squamous cell carcinoma

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  • Asymptomatic white irregular plaques similar to leukoplakia in 5 to 8% cases
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Clinical diagnosis of Squamous cell carcinoma

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Biopsy and histological examination

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Laboratory tests

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Histopathologic examination

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Squamous cell carcinoma differential diagnosis

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  • Verrucous carcinoma
  • Leukoplakia
  • Papilloma
  • Verruca vulgaris
  • Verruciform xanthoma
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Treatment of Squamous cell carcinoma

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  • Surgical incision
  • With or without radiotherapy and or chemotherapy
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