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2. Resection margin - Wikipedia

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   The size of the margin is an important issue in areas that are functionally important (i.e., large vessels like the aorta or vital organs) or in areas for which the extent of surgery is minimized due to aesthetic concerns (i.e., melanoma of the face or squamous cell carcinoma of the penis). [2] The desired size of margin around the tumour can vary.

3. Cutaneous squamous-cell carcinoma - Wikipedia

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   There is a risk of metastasis starting more than 10 years [citation needed] after diagnosable appearance of squamous-cell carcinoma, but the risk is low, [specify] though much [specify] higher than with basal-cell carcinoma. Squamous-cell cancers of the lip and ears have high rates of local recurrence and distant metastasis. [27]

4. Squamous-cell carcinoma - Wikipedia

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   Squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC), also known as epidermoid carcinoma, comprises a number of different types of cancer that begin in squamous cells. [1] 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 .

5. Keratoacanthoma - Wikipedia

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   As with squamous cell cancer, sporadic cases have been found co-infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV). [4] [12] Although HPV has been suggested as a causal factor, it is unproven. [2] Many new treatments for melanoma are also known to increase the rate of keratoacanthoma, such as the BRAF inhibitor medications vemurafenib and dabrafenib ...

6. Mohs surgery - Wikipedia

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   The cure rate with Mohs surgery cited by most studies is between 97% and 99.8% for primary basal-cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer. [2]: 13 Mohs procedure is also used for squamous cell carcinoma, but with a lower cure rate. Recurrent basal-cell cancer has a lower cure rate with Mohs surgery, more in the range of 94%.

7. HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer - Wikipedia

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   A survey of 23 countries between 1983 and 2002 showed an increase in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma that was particularly noticeable in young men in economically developed countries. [ 220 ] [ 12 ] In the United Kingdom the incidence of oral and oropharyngeal cancer in men rose 51%, from 7/100,000 to 11/100,000 between 1989 and 2006. [ 233 ]

8. Marjolin's ulcer - Wikipedia

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   Marjolin's ulcer refers to an aggressive ulcerating squamous cell carcinoma presenting in an area of previously traumatized, [1] chronically inflamed, [2] or scarred skin. [3]: 737 [4] They are commonly present in the context of chronic wounds including burn injuries, varicose veins, venous ulcers, [5] ulcers from osteomyelitis, [6] and post radiotherapy scars.

9. Skin cancer - Wikipedia

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   Squamous-cell: hard lump with a scaly top [2] Melanoma: mole that has changed in size, shape, color, or has irregular edges [3] Types: Basal-cell skin cancer (BCC), squamous-cell skin cancer (SCC), melanoma [1] Causes: Ultraviolet radiation from the Sun or tanning beds [4] Risk factors: Light skin, poor immune function [1] [5] Diagnostic method ...