A carcinoma derived from stratified SQUAMOUS EPITHELIAL CELLS. It may also occur in sites where glandular or columnar epithelium is normally present. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
Synonyms: Planocellular Carcinomas, Squamous Carcinoma, Carcinoma, Planocellular, Planocellular Carcinoma, Epidermoid Carcinomas, Carcinomas, Epidermoid, Carcinomas, Squamous, Squamous Carcinomas, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Squamous Cell Carcinomas, Epidermoid Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Carcinomas, Planocellular, Carcinomas, Squamous Cell, Carcinoma, Epidermoid, Carcinoma, Squamous
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