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Squamous cell cancer
By definition, these mimic the squamous epithelial surfaces of the body that provide protection. Keratin pearls, prominent desmosomes, apoptosis of individual cells, staining for the distinctive molecules in these surfaces all help us define these entities.
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What would the life expectancy if diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the lymphnode in the neck with occult? 5mm tumor removed with lymphnode?
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Squamous cell skin cancer or actinic keratosis? Im confused. My doctor said I have actinic keratosis. Then he started talking about squamous cell skin cancer and how to treat it. So, do I have skin cancer or not?
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