Squamous cell carcinoma: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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* Second most common skin cancer | * Second most common skin cancer | ||
* Higher rates of metastasis than [[basal cell carcinoma]] | * Higher rates of metastasis than [[basal cell carcinoma]] | ||
==Risk Factors== | ===Risk Factors=== | ||
* UV radiation | * UV radiation | ||
* Chronic [[arsenic]] exposure | * Chronic [[arsenic]] exposure | ||
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* Scaling, bleeding, crusty | * Scaling, bleeding, crusty | ||
* On sun-exposed area of skin | * On sun-exposed area of skin | ||
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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:15, 11 December 2024
Background
- Second most common skin cancer
- Higher rates of metastasis than basal cell carcinoma
Risk Factors
- UV radiation
- Chronic arsenic exposure
- Ionizing radiation
- Immunosuppression
- Chronic skin inflammation [1]
Clinical Features
- Appearance highly variable
- Slow growing
- Non-healing papule, plaque, or ulcer
- Scaling, bleeding, crusty
- On sun-exposed area of skin
Differential Diagnosis
Dermatologic malignancies
Evaluation
- Clinical examination by trained clinician (dermatology referral)
- Skin biopsy
Management
- Not typically managed within ED
Disposition
- Discharge with dermatology follow-up
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ National Cancer Institute. Skin Cancer Treatment https://www.cancer.gov/types/skin/patient/skin-treatment-pdq